Atlantic salmon federation will be awarded $250,000 over 3 years to recover atlantic salmon and other fish species in the sandy river watershed by reconnecting 28.68 miles of stream habitat and…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration awarded Atlantic Salmon Federation Inc. $250,000 on October 1, 2026, under the Habitat Conservation program (CFDA 11.463) to recover Atlantic salmon and other fish species in the Sandy River watershed near Chesterville, Maine. The recipient will reconnect 28.68 miles of stream habitat and restore 388.2 acres of pond habitat, restoring river access to provide spawning habitat for fish. Work is performed in Brunswick, Maine, with a period of performance through September 30, 2029. The funding is delivered as a cooperative agreement, with all $250,000 obligated at award.

Atlantic salmon federation will be awarded $250,000 over 3 years to recover atlantic salmon and other fish species in the sandy river watershed by reconnecting 28.68 miles of stream habitat and 388.2 acres of pond habitat in chesterville, maine. This work will restore river access providing important spawning habitat to fish. This work is being funded by the community based restoration program.