Cooperative Fish and Wildlife Research Units Program: Maine
Education, Research and Technical Assistance for Managing Our Natural Resources

Cold water refuge habitats are critical for ensuring the persistence of and conferring resiliency to Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar), Eastern Brook Trout (Salvelinus fontinalis), and other cold-water fishes in a changing climate. This project is a four-year endeavor to collaborate across nations to gain capacity, provide on the ground proof of concept, and support ongoing recovery of salmonid species. Our focus will be on the inclusion of international and indigenous partners through workshop participation, co-development of applied research, and active recruitment of international collaborators, a PhD student, and a post-doctoral associate.