MAINE PUBLIC • February 6, 2024
Atlantic salmon were once prevalent in the eastern United States, but now Maine is home to the last remaining wild Atlantic salmon in the country. Learn about the challenges facing this endangered species, and what is being done to protect and restore these fish in Maine waters. Panelists: John Burrows, Atlantic Salmon Federation; Danielle Frechette, Maine Department of Marine Resources. VIP Callers: Sharri Venno, environmental planner, Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians; Don Sprangers, Downeast Salmon Federation; Josh Royte, The Nature Conservancy in Maine.