Resources
Informative Links
Associations, river data and conservation organisations worth knowing.
Cape Breton
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Canadian Weather Office — hydrometric data
Public access to real-time hydrometric data collected at over 1,800 locations, and historical data from over 7,600 stations across Canada.
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Environment Canada — N.E. Margaree weather
Current conditions and forecast for the Northeast Margaree.
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Chéticamp River Salmon Association
A small not-for-profit with a track record of community-based stewardship within the Chéticamp River watershed.
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Margaree & Lake Ainslie Heritage River System
The Northeast Margaree rises on the plateau of the rugged Cape Breton Highlands, while the Southwest Margaree slips out of Lake Ainslie, the largest natural lake in Nova Scotia.
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Margaree Salmon Association
Established in 1982, a volunteer non-profit dedicated to the conservation, protection and enhancement of Atlantic salmon, trout and their habitat.
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Margaree Salmon Museum
The Margaree River, world famous for its salmon, runs through rural valleys and hills that are a dream for photographers, artists and outdoorsmen.
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Margaree Tourism Association
Margaree: the way vacations can be.
Nova Scotia
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La Have River Salmon Association
A non-profit dedicated to the conservation and angling of Atlantic salmon on the LaHave River.
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Nova Scotia Salmon Association
Angling information and river reports for Nova Scotia.
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Nova Scotia — Sportfishing
Licences, regulations and the provincial Anglers' Handbook.
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SPAWN
Salmonid Preservation Association for the Waters of Newfoundland.
Wider Atlantic Salmon
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Atlantic Salmon Federation
Conservation, research and advocacy for wild Atlantic salmon across their North American range.
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Miramichi Salmon Association
Conservation and enhancement of Atlantic salmon on the Miramichi.
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Salmon Association of Eastern Newfoundland
Volunteer conservation work on the rivers of eastern Newfoundland.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada
The federal department responsible for fisheries management and aquatic species at risk.
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DFO — Aquatic Species at Risk
Listings and recovery information for species at risk, including Atlantic salmon populations.
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Pieroway Rods
Newfoundland rod builder, and a supporter of salmon conservation.
These are independent organisations. WSU does not operate them, and links are offered as a courtesy.