The salmon fry releases are scheduled to take place at the Humber River near Cormack today, Rennies River in St. John' s on Wednesday, June 7 and Hughes Brook in Western Newfoundland on Thursday, June 8. Earlier this year, students received salmon eggs and an incubator for their classrooms. The intent of the Fish Friends program is to instill the idea that these fish belong to all of us and that it's in everyone's best interest to look after fish and our environment. Newfoundland Power is the corporate sponsor of the Fish Friends program that teaches children the importance of protecting and caring for our freshwater environment. This is our third year participating in Fish Friends.
Every year is more exciting and more rewarding.
The Atlantic Salmon Federation is an international, non-profit organization that promotes conservation and wise management of the wild Atlantic salmon in its natural environment. Hughes Brook Volunteers will be on hand to meet schools when they show up at each release site. Take the road to Cormack and drive past Funland Resort until you come to Rocky Brook Cabins on the right hand side of the highway. To get to this release site turn right off the North Shore Highway just before the entrance to community of Hughes Brook. Continue on gravel road passing Ellsworths Dairy Farm on left and Hughes Brook Hatchery on right.