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Saving Atlantic Salmon on the Kennebec (Pre-recorded Webinar)

Natural Resources Council of Maine
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The Kennebec River was once the most productive river in Maine, supporting Atlantic salmon runs in the hundreds of thousands, and runs of shad and river herring in the millions. Today, the future of the Kennebec River is at a critical point. Atlantic salmon are on the brink of extinction, and their survival depends on the further restoration of the Kennebec. Four dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, owned by the international energy giant Brookfield Renewable Partners, stand in the way of a free and healthy Kennebec, blocking access to many miles of historic spawning and rearing habitat. Thankfully, the Maine Department of Marine Resources is recommending the removal of two dams to restore native fish populations. In this pre-recorded webinar, you'll learn about this exciting opportunity to save the Atlantic salmon from the brink of extinction. You’ll hear from Maine scientists, fishermen and women, and a member of Maine’s tribal community, including: 🐟 Nick Bennett – NRCM Staff Scientist 🐟 Jeff Reardon – Trout Unlimited Maine Chapter 🐟 Willie Grenier – Kennebec River fisherman 🐟 Mali Obomsawin – President – Bomazeen Land Trust ...more
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Grassroots Outreach Coordinator at the Natural Resources Council of Maine

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Shamat Dam

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Atlantic Salmon in the Kennebec Have Been Listed as an Endangered Species

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Jeff Riordan

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Map of the State of Maine

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Salmon Habitat

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Historical Context

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Food Sovereignty

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Cultural Genocide

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Indigenous People Protect Eighty Percent of the World's Biodiversity

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Current Biodiversity Losses

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Willie Grineer

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Eagles

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Questions and Answer

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Indigenous People Make Up Only Five Percent of the World's Population but Defend Eighty Percent of Its Biodiversity

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Amendment to the Kennebec River Management Plan

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Saving Atlantic Salmon on the Kennebec (Pre-recorded Webinar)
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2021Apr 28
The Kennebec River was once the most productive river in Maine, supporting Atlantic salmon runs in the hundreds of thousands, and runs of shad and river herring in the millions. Today, the future of the Kennebec River is at a critical point. Atlantic salmon are on the brink of extinction, and their survival depends on the further restoration of the Kennebec. Four dams between Waterville and Skowhegan, owned by the international energy giant Brookfield Renewable Partners, stand in the way of a free and healthy Kennebec, blocking access to many miles of historic spawning and rearing habitat. Thankfully, the Maine Department of Marine Resources is recommending the removal of two dams to restore native fish populations. In this pre-recorded webinar, you'll learn about this exciting opportunity to save the Atlantic salmon from the brink of extinction. You’ll hear from Maine scientists, fishermen and women, and a member of Maine’s tribal community, including: 🐟 Nick Bennett – NRCM Staff Scientist 🐟 Jeff Reardon – Trout Unlimited Maine Chapter 🐟 Willie Grenier – Kennebec River fisherman 🐟 Mali Obomsawin – President – Bomazeen Land Trust

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Natural Resources Council of Maine

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