Oct 29, 2019
We welcome Bill Taylor – President & CEO of the world renowned
conservation organization – Atlantic Salmon Federation. Est.
in 1948 – the Federation is dedicated to the conservation,
protection and restoration of wild Atlantic salmon and the
ecosystems on which their well being and survival depend.
In 2011, the Atlantic Salmon Federation (ASF) commissioned a report
to calculate the economic impact for Atlantic Salmon in eastern
Canada. The results presented $255 million annually – and
supported 4000 jobs. Relating to the success of project one article
explained “in our political climate, money talks, and
government tends to invest in industries that provide economic
benefits and jobs to communities.”
In our 45 minute discussion we cover many areas of interest for
fishermen, eaters and environmentalists. You'll hear
how ASF is a world-leading science and advocacy organization that
has long-since been dedicated to conserving and restoring wild
Atlantic salmon. You’ll learn how the ASF seeks to expand upon
current programs, and explore improving farming practices of salmon
to benefit diverse stakeholders – including open run fish.
Just last year Bill and his international team brokered a very
important deal to preserve the sanctity of salmon in the wild. A
landmark, 12-year agreement with Greenland Fisherman to suspend the
commercial harvest of Salmon, and limit the quota to 20 ton
subsistence quota. This deal saves thousands of virile adult
salmon every year.
Co-hosting the episode is Aaron’s father, Byron Niederhelman. With
an undergrad in biology, and a Masters from Northeastern University
– Byron taught Biology and Earth Science for 19 years. For 13 year
more he was the Principal of ConVal High School in Peterborough,
NH. Byron is an avid sportsman who for the past 25 years has
been a busy traveler in search of the world’s best fishing
spots.
Are salmon truly the canary-in-the-coal-mine? Is their demise
an accurate reflection of the health of our waterways and marine
environments? If we want to preserve the natural
migratory paths of animals – why not start with this iconic
keystone species? Could cleaning up farming practices
establish cash-flow to invest back into the natural environment for
natural cousins? We answer these questions and more on
episode 92 of Sourcing Matters.
co-host:
Byron Niederhelman
- Background in Biology
- Former Educator & Principal
- Avid Traveler & Fisherman
Full bio:
With an undergrad in Biology, a Masters from Northeastern University, Byron Niederhelman taught Biology and Earth Science for 19 years, and was for 13 years the Principal of the ConVal High School in Peterborough, NH. Byron is an avid sportsman, and for the last 25 years he’s been a busy traveler in search of the world’s best fishing spots.