Student Independent Projects Environmental Studies 2017: Revitalization of Atlantic Salmon Populations in Western Newfoundland

• Main Author: Gardner, Adam
• Format: Report
• Language: English
• Published: Grenfell Campus, Memorial University of Newfoundland 2017
• Subjects: Corner Brook; Atlantic salmon; Newfoundland; Salmo salar
• Online Access: https://research.library.mun.ca/13119/; https://research.library.mun.ca/13119/1/6Revitalization_of_Atlantic_Salmon_Populations_in_Western_Newfoundland_GARDNER.pdf

This research project was focused on the Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), and their population status, health, and related conservation efforts within the western Newfoundland region with a particular focus on the following three waterways: Harry’s River, Hughes Brook and Corner Brook Stream. The main issues addressed are the efforts being undertaken by the non-governmental organizations involved, as well as the department of Fisheries and Oceans, to reestablish a healthy salmon population in the waterways of Western Newfoundland. This paper includes a discussion on Community-Based Natural Resource Management (CBNRM) and its key characteristics. These key characteristics are compared to those of the non-governmental organizations involved in the salmon revitalization projects in Western Newfoundland and consequently assertions are made regarding what constitutes a successful organization when it comes to natural resource management.