Wild Atlantic salmon are the very soul of wild, free-flowing rivers and their presence in our rivers is a signal of the health of our world. With your help ASF has been fighting the decline of runs, and the fight is paying off with years like 2008. Now is the time to build on 2008's "single up-tick" in wild Atlantic salmon numbers. ASF tracking research is solving the mystery of mortality in freshwater and the ocean. ASF and partners are making progress in saving freshwater habitat, and reducing the impact of dams. But there is an urgent need to address endangered populations of Atlantic salmon in Maine and the Bay of Fundy; for governments to improve salmon conservation measures; and for all of us to join in assuring the future of this key species, the "king of fish". A Little Background - The Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) is an international non-profit organization that promotes the conservation and wise management of wild Atlantic salmon and their environment. ASF is the principal North American organization fighting for the future of wild Atlantic salmon runs. We focus on research and education and work with governments and other conservation partners to protect and restore wild Atlantic salmon populations and their river and ocean habitats. Help us help the wild Atlantic salmon With your help, wild Atlantic salmon will continue to jump waterfalls, migrate thousands of miles to ocean feeding grounds, and return to their natal North American rivers from Connecticut to Labrador. Explore our web site and discover more about the wild Atlantic salmon's fascinating life history and challenges and ASF's conservation programs. To become actively involved, click here. Make Salmon Research Personal - Adopt a Smolt |