The continuing decline in the number of adult salmon returning to rivers to spawn has reduced river nutrient levels through the drop in ‘surplus’ salmon eggs & decomposing adult salmon carcasses.

The lower river nutrient levels, combined with rising water temperatures, contributes to fish malnutrition.  This in turn leads to lower ocean survival & a vicious circle of further reductions in the number of returning adult salmon.

This project aims to reverse the downward spiral of nutrient depletion & declining salmon numbers by placing ‘salmon carcass analogue pellets’ into the river beds to support juvenile salmon growth.  Juvenile fish & aquatic invertebrates will be surveyed to assess outcomes & to assess stream health.

This grant is towards the costs for staff & the pellets for the project.