News from the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF)
Salmon Farmers in New Brunswick are temporarily allowed to use the restricted pesticide Alphamax (deltamethrin) against sea lice, which worries fishermen and environmentalists.
http://www.asf.ca/news.php?id=588
An interesting letter from the Chairman of Fisheries Committee for the NB Wildlife Federation appeared in the Telegraph Journal on the issue of smallmouth bass in the Miramichi River.
http://www.asf.ca/news.php?id=586
Speaking of the Miramichi: Despite the economic slump, salmon lodges on the Miramichi did very well this year.
http://www.asf.ca/news.php?id=583
Donal O’Brien, Former Chairman of ASF (U.S.), recently received The Audubon Medal from the National Audubon Society in recognition of his dedication to advancing conservation on a global scale for five decades.
http://www.asf.ca/news.php?id=589
Reminders:
ASF is hosting the Annual Saint John Dinner with the NB Salmon Council and the Miramichi Salmon Association on Wednesday, November 3.
For more information or tickets, call 1 800 565-5666 or e-mail Tiffini at tcleghorn@asf.ca
ASF’s Annual Fundraising Dinner in New York will be held at The Plaza on November 10.
For information or tickets, please contact Jill at 212.692.5997 or jill@alcottpartners.com or Tiffini at tcleghorn@asf.ca.
To view auction items, go to:
http://www.asf.ca/docs/uploads/eventinfo/NYcat.pdf
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