These reserves will protect on or more natural ecosystems that are relatively undisturbed, and retain plant and animal communities native to Maine in their natural condition. These ecological reserves will serve as benchmarks for comparison with managed lands, maintain habitats, and provide opportunities for education, monitoring and research. Jan Ames Applications were distributed outlining project guidelines and the deadline of Friday, March 16th. This program is concentrated on town or public lands with a priority if near a water body. Contact Geneva Duncan at the Jonesboro office for more information or Jan Ames at 623-2371.
Male parr can mature and fertilize eggs.
A fry trap will be installed on the Dennys to count emerging salmon from redds to gauge success from stocking adults last fall. Smolt trapping will be done as well. Wild Atlantic Salmon of Maine website - Torrey Sheafe, Webmaster Website updates are sent monthly via email. Additions to the mailing list are available. Updates include major local and west coast salmon related news stories, council projects, announcements and other sources of information.