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Anadromous Fish Restoration

MassWildlife Aids Anadromous Fish by:

• Stocking over 2 million fry into tributaries of the Connecticut River in MA every year.
• Monitoring fish passage at two dams on the Connecticut River, two dams on the Merrimack River, and one dam on the Westfield River.
• Trapping salmon and shad for transport to hatcheries and/or upstream release locations.
• Working through the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's license process to mandate safe and effective passage for anadromous fish at hydroelectric projects in MA.
• Working with local watershed teams to improve our freshwater habitat.

Would you like to?

• Visit a fish passage facility near you?
• Volunteer for fry stocking? Due to budget constraints, we need your help!
• Find other anadromous fish links?

Cooperating Agencies

Anadromous fish restoration programs in Massachusetts are a cooperative effort between:

• Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife)
• Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries
• U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service
  • USFWS Connecticut River Program
  • USFWS Merrimack River Program

These states and federal agencies are part of a compact called the Connecticut River Atlantic Salmon Commission. You can view their website that explains on-going restoration efforts, educational activities and public meetings at the CRASC website.

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  For Further Information, contact:

  Caleb Slater, Ph.D.
  Anadromous Fish Project Leader

  Phone: (508) 389-6300
  Fax:      (508) 389-7890
  E-mail: caleb.slater@state.ma.us

   

Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, 100 Hartwell Street, Suite 230, West Boylston MA 01583
Tel: (508) 389-6300; Fax: (508) 389-7890