Restore: The North Woods, a conservation organization based in Massachusetts, ha

• Main Author: Weegar, Andrew K
• Format: Text
• Language: unknown
• Published: Portland Public Library Digital Commons 1994
• Subjects: Endangered species; Restore: The North Woods; Salmon; Pacific; Atlantic salmon
• Online Access: https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/news_times/694

Restore: The North Woods, a conservation organization based in Massachusetts, has filed petitions with the federal government seeking to protect the Atlantic salmon under the Endangered Species Act. Observers of efforts to restore the salmon on both coasts of the country say that the Northeast effort shouldn't look to the Pacific Northwest for answers. Experts say the salmon fishery in the Northwest is in drastic decline, with overfishing, habitat destruction, dams and hatchery fish among the problems impeding restoration efforts. Details.