Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program
The restoration of Lake Ontario’s native Atlantic Salmon, described as a cornerstone of the province’s biodiversity strategy, will be supported for another five years through an agreement with Ontario Power Generation (OPG) as the lead program sponsor. The Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program was formed in 2006. LCBO and Banrock Station Wines initially sponsored
What do salmon eggs look like as they develop into fry? What is the largest fish in the world? What happens to water when it enters a storm drain? How could climate change affect fish? Whether you’re five or 55, you’ll want to know the answers to these questions. We’ve provided that and in our
Many of us fish the Great Lakes and tributaries and enjoy the many other benefits like drinking water, beaches, and other recreation. The Great Lakes are incredibly unique and so vast that it is easy to take for granted what it takes to protect them and sustain the many environmental, economic, health, and social benefits
Normally, every January through June the Bring Back the Salmon (BBTS) classroom hatchery program is running full-tilt in schools around Lake Ontario. In 2020, for instance, we had hatchery units in 75 schools plus 10 non-school public locations from Hamilton and Orangeville to Kingston. In the program, students watch Atlantic Salmon eggs develop and hatch
The OFAH and the Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (LOASRP) received a three year, $307,300 Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF) Grow Grant to expand and improve their popular classroom hatchery program over 2018-2021. The funding will allow for a full-time classroom hatchery coordinator to be hired who will develop curriculum-linked teaching materials, produce technical
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