Endangered species list grows by 2,000, and Atlantic salmon are near threatened

Climate change is making it harder for the salmon to find food and easier for alien species to compete, but there are some signs of hope: Their numbers ticked up in Maine this year.

More wild Atlantic salmon found in U.S. rivers than any time in the past decade, officials say

The greater survival of the salmon could be evidence that conservation measures to protect them are paying off.

Ocean fish farm proposed off New England coast

A group of fish farmers wants to be the first to bring offshore aquaculture to the waters off New England by growing salmon and trout miles from land.

Environmental groups withdraw lawsuit over last Maine salmon

The conservation groups say they can still shut down dams on the Kennebec River by focusing on upcoming federal relicensing applications by Brookfield Renewable.

Commentary: With federal opinion in hand, it’s time to relicense Shawmut dam, protect central Maine economy

Gov. Mills will be able to make good on her promise that the dam will remain viable and continue to support the Sappi mill.

Last wild Atlantic salmon can survive Kennebec River dams, federal agency says

The federal government reviewed the dams because Brookfield Renewables is seeking to relicense 1 of them and amend the licenses for 3 others.

Maine dam operator not protecting salmon, say environmentalists, tribe

The last wild Atlantic salmon live in a group of rivers in Maine and have been listed under the Endangered Species Act since 2000.

Salmon farm could be headed for landlocked Millinocket

A business group has signed a lease for 45 acres at the site of a former paper mill, hoping to construct a high-tech fish farm that relies on recirculated water.

Rescources council working to bring Atlantic salmon back to Sandy River

Chesterville fish passage study underway

Last month Senators Collins and King announced federal funding for Atlantic Salmon habitat restoration projects, one of which is a fish passage feasibility study at the Chesterville Wildlife Management Area Dam on Little Norridgewock Stream.