On a hot morning in late June, the western shore of Jordan River in Hancock County teemed with wildlife. Osprey … More
Category: Wild Life
The world according to ferns
When an asteroid slammed into Earth 65 million years ago, sending clouds of iridium-laced dust into the sky, it was … More
Restoring salmon (and more) in the Skutik River
Ten years ago, the run of alewives in the Skutik (St. Croix) River hovered around 16,000. Though that’s more than … More
Northern White Cedar
Some things are so familiar, so common, that they are often overlooked. Such is the case with northern white cedar … More
A new age of barnacles
Do you know where you belong? How do you decide to “settle down” and make a home? For answers, consider … More
The changing climate of Atlantic salmon
by Catherine Schmitt Fisheries scientists and managers convened virtually in January to learn about the latest research on salmon and … More
American eels on the move in autumn
Fall’s cooling temperatures signal many changes. Among the least visible, but most incredible, is the migration of the American eel. … More
Mimic nature, expect more salmon
In Maine rivers from the Androscoggin to the Dennys, Salmo salar has been on the Endangered Species List since 2000. … More
Rewilding salmon rivers in Maine
April 1 used to mark the opening of the Atlantic salmon fishing season on the Penobscot River in Maine. Anglers … More
The Secret Life of Periwinkles
Periwinkles are so common along our shore that it’s easy to take them for granted. But these small marine snails … More