Butch Dalton is the President of the Miramichi Salmon Association (MSA), bringing eight years of dedicated service to the organization. Starting in development and fundraising, Butch played a pivotal role in advancing the association’s fundraising initiatives and cultivating long-term strategic partnerships. His leadership and commitment to Atlantic salmon conservation led to his appointment as President, where he continues to advance MSA’s mission to protect and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations in the Miramichi watershed.

Butch holds a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Sociology from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) and a Master’s degree in Policy Studies, equipping him with expertise in environmental & social policy analysis and development, environmental governance, and community-based management. Following his graduate studies, he was awarded the Tibor T. Polgar Fellowship by the Hudson River Foundation, recognizing his contributions to environmental research and policy. His academic background, combined with hands-on experience, has enabled him to build strong, collaborative teams and engage local communities in conservation efforts.

A strong advocate for co-management approaches, Butch works to ensure that Indigenous, governmental, and stakeholder groups collaborate to support sustainable Atlantic salmon populations. His leadership focuses on science-based conservation, habitat restoration, and community engagement to support the long-term sustainability of Atlantic salmon, reinforcing MSA’s role as a driving force in Atlantic salmon conservation in the Miramichi.