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SUMMARY:Downeast Salmon Federation Open House & Pass the Paddle Event
DESCRIPTION:Join Downeast Salmon Federation for an evening of community\, conservation\, and celebration at our annual Open House & Pass the Paddle Ceremony. This family-friendly event welcomes community members\, supporters\, partners\, and anyone interested in learning more about our work restoring Maine’s rivers and protecting wild sea-run fish. \nTour our East Machias facility\, meet DSF staff and Board members\, and explore the projects making a difference across Downeast Maine. From river restoration and endangered Atlantic salmon recovery to land conservation\, fisheries research\, and environmental education\, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with our team\, learn about DSF’s current priorities\, and discover how our work is helping shape the future of Maine’s rivers. \nFamilies are encouraged to attend and enjoy hands-on activities for kids\, along with smoked fish\, hot dogs\, and ice cream. \nEvent Schedule:\nWed. September 23; 3:00p-6:00p \n3:00p – Event Starts: Hatchery Tours\, Fly Casting\, Stream Table Demonstrations \n4:00p – Remarks & Pass the Paddle Ceremony \n4:45p- Presentation from Author Catherine Schmitt \n6:00p – Event Ends \nParking is available at Archibald’s located at 564 Main St\, East Machias\, ME. \nAuthor Catherine Schmitt\nWe’re excited to welcome author Catherine Schmitt\, who will present about her acclaimed book\, The President’s Salmon and her latest book\, Trees of Acadia. Both books will be available for purchase at the event. \nPass the Paddle Recipient: Bailey Bowden\nThe event also features our annual Pass the Paddle Ceremony\, a special tradition honoring an individual whose leadership\, dedication\, and stewardship embody Downeast Salmon Federation’s mission. \nWe are pleased to announce that this year’s DSF Pass the Paddle recipient is Bailey Bowden! \nBailey has been a dedicated leader in restoring fish passage and reconnecting Maine’s rivers\, with a particular focus on alewife restoration throughout the Bagaduce River watershed. His commitment to restoring healthy rivers and supporting the return of sea-run fish embodies the spirit of the Pass the Paddle Award.
URL:https://weru.org/event/downeast-salmon-federation-open-house-pass-the-paddle-event/
LOCATION:Downeast Salmon Federation\, 13 Willow St.\, East Machias\, ME\, 04630\, United States
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SUMMARY:For All The Fish Conference & Concert Featuring The Mallett Brothers Band
DESCRIPTION:Greenhorns and Downeast Salmon Federation are pleased to announce For All the Fish\, a free conference and concert taking place on Sunday\, May 31\, 2026\, featuring Maine-based headliner The Mallett Brothers Band.\nFor All the Fish celebrates Downeast Maine’s extraordinary coastal ecosystem and the communities whose lives and livelihoods are deeply connected to its waters. \nThe day will begin with a teach-in conference at the Downeast Salmon Federation’s hatchery in East Machias from 9:00a-1:00p (RSVP required\, with a Zoom option available). The conference will feature a dynamic program of speakers\, films\, a hatchery tour\, and a fish chowder lunch. Topics will include river and habitat restoration\, updates from the Passamaquoddy environmental program\, outcomes from dam removal efforts in neighboring watersheds\, and the impacts of industrial salmon farming on wild fish recovery. \nThat evening\, the event continues with a free concert at Bad Little Falls Park in Machias from 4:00p-7:00p\, featuring performances by The Midnight Riders\, and The Milk & Honey Rebellion\, with The Mallett Brothers Band headlining. \nThe event will also feature interactive displays and exhibits from local partners\, including youth artwork and educational installations created through collaborations with the Artist Rapid Response Team (ARRT!)\, as well as exhibits from OceansWide\, Turtle Dance Art Coop\, the Jonesport Sardine Museum\, and the Downeast National Heritage Area\, among others. \nPresented by Greenhorns and Downeast Salmon Federation\, For All the Fish is part of a broader\, season-long educational series featuring speakers and experts dedicated to increasing public understanding of ocean policy and fostering community engagement in shaping the future of Maine’s marine resources. All are invited to attend and celebrate what makes Downeast Maine unique\, while learning more about the importance of protecting its waters for future generations. \nFor more information\, visit forallthefish.org
URL:https://weru.org/event/for-all-the-fish-conference-concert-featuring-the-mallett-brothers-band/
LOCATION:Downeast Salmon Federation\, 13 Willow St.\, East Machias\, ME\, 04630\, United States
CATEGORIES:Live Music
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SUMMARY:World Fish Migration Day: Narraguagus River
DESCRIPTION:A community event focused on summer 2026 construction plans for a nature-like fishway replacing an aging dam that has impaired fish passage for more than 65 years. History of the dam\, the project\, and plans and renderings will be shared by project partners including Downeast Salmon Federation\, The Nature Conservancy\, Atlantic Salmon Federation and the Town of Cherryfield. \nThis event is part of MCHT’s World Fish Migration Day celebration.
URL:https://weru.org/event/world-fish-migration-day-narraguagus-river/
LOCATION:Narraguagus River – Cherryfield\, ME\, Cherryfield\, ME\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Downeast Salmon Federation":MAILTO:ashleigh@mainesalmonrivers.org
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