Nature Conservancy finalizes deal that preserves salmon in Maine

[Thom Little]

A deal between The Nature Conservancy and a logging contractor will preserve nearly 10,000 acres in Hancock County, including land along two rivers that provide prime habitat for endangered Atlantic salmon.

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The property, known as the Spring River Block, abuts state-owned property and creates a 24,000-acre swath of conservation land in a remote section Hancock County northeast of Ellsworth. The parcel includes 12 miles along the Spring River and the west branch of the Narraguagus River.

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That agreement helped mitigate the impact of timber harvesting over the past two years, particularly in a buffer along the rivers, said Mike Tetreault, executive director of The Nature Conservancy.

"Those are areas which provide key Atlantic salmon spawning and rearing habitat," he said.

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[gordontron]

1. thanks for the good news

:hi: I just hope that we can protect the salmon out here in Washington too. cheers

[mainegreen]

2. Most loggers in Maine are fairly sane groups. Good news! nt