Posts by Tehillah Porter

The Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi face a serious crisis, prompting the North Shore Mi’kmaq Tribal Council to devise an ambitious strategy for recovery. The Plamu First Five-Year Strategic Plan presents a distinct, Indigenous-led approach aimed at revitalizing salmon populations through collaborative decision-making, sustained federal support, and a Two-Eyed Seeing methodology that integrates Mi’kmaq wisdom…

We are pleased to announce the upcoming Annual General Meeting of the Miramichi Salmon Association. The meeting will be held at the Upper Miramichi Rural Community Centre on April 26th at 12:30pm. A light lunch will be provided for all attendees. We encourage everyone to participate, as we have several important MSA issues to discuss.…

Important news regarding Atlantic salmon conservation! Today, the Minister of Fisheries, Oceans and the Canadian Coast Guard, the Honourable Diane Lebouthillier announced Canada’s first ever conservation strategy to restore and rebuild wild Atlantic salmon populations and their habitats, “Restore, Maintain, Thrive: Canada’s national strategy to ensure the future of Wild Atlantic salmon”. The launch of…

The Miramichi Salmon Association is seeking enthusiastic and professional students to hire for the 2025 summer field season. Successful applicants will be working closely with the biologist and hatchery staff to conduct multiple field programs and fisheries conservation practices. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the biological or environmental sciences.  …

Please be advised that the Miramichi River system that was previously closed (starting at 11:00 a.m. until 6:00 a.m. the next morning) is reopening to normal angling hours starting tomorrow August 9, 2024. Please note that the 29 salmon pools on the Miramichi River system, that closed on July 4, 2024, will remain closed to…