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Atlantic Salmon Trust
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Leading UK conservation charity on a mission to restore wild Atlantic salmon and their environment. #WildSalmonFirst atlanticsalmontrust.org
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · 1d
The aquaculture industry, regulators and the Scottish Government MUST DO BETTER

Read our statement on the recent Loch Linnhe farmed salmon escape at atlanticsalmontrust.org/statement-on...
Statement on Loch Linnhe farmed salmon escape - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
This week news emerged that an estimated 75,000 farmed salmon had escaped from a MOWI operated open pen salmon farm located in Loch Linnhe. This escape presents a grave risk to wild salmon on the west...
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The Rivers Trust @theriverstrust.bsky.social · 20d
🎉 Big River Watch starts today!

After a summer of challenging weather, it's time to check in on our rivers.

📱Download the Big River Watch app
⏱️Spend just 15 minutes by the river
👀Share what you see in a survey

You've got until 25th of September to take part💙

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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · 21d
📢 West Coast Tracking Project shortlisted for 2025 Nature of Scotland Awards 📢

Find out more at atlanticsalmontrust.org/west-coast-t...

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West Coast Tracking Project shortlisted for 2025 Nature of Scotland Awards - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
We are delighted to report that the West Coast Tracking Project, a partnership between the Atlantic Salmon Trust, Fisheries Management Scotland, and the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate, has b...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Aug 19
A quick stop off for the team at Falls of Shin on our way to Project Laxford meant a great opportunity to catch some leaping salmon action. 📸

Where's your favourite place to spot a leaping salmon?

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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jul 22
Did you catch our latest newsletter? Sign up for email updates at bit.ly/ast-signup

Our July 2025 update covers:

⛏️ Project Deveron dam removal
🐟 2024 sonar fish counts for Laxford and Deveron
🎥 Upcoming YETI film
💥 Charity Clay Shoot roundup
🥃 Tamdhu Speyside whisky collaboration
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jul 17
🐟 How many salmon ran the Laxford and Deveron last year? 🐟

Read the full story at atlanticsalmontrust.org/core-rivers-...
Project Laxford and Project Deveron 2024 returning adult salmon counts - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
We are pleased to be able to publish the 2024 sonar fish counter information from the Core Rivers programme - Project Laxford (a partnership with Grosvenor's Reay Forest Estate) and Project Deveron (a...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jul 11
🐟 SPORTFISH RIVERS MONTH 🐟

We're proud to be supporting Sportfish Rivers Month this July, along with other conservation organisations working to protect and restore our freshwater environments - critical for wild Atlantic salmon, trout and many other species.

www.sportfish.co.uk/blog/sportfi...
Sportfish Rivers Month: Protecting & Improving Our Rivers
Join us for Sportfish Rivers Month – a celebration of the UK's beautiful rivers and a commitment to protecting them for future generations. Discover inspiring stories, expert fishing advice, and how y...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jul 9
Raise a glass of Tamdhu and support wild salmon conservation!
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For every bottle sold of this special 12YO Tamdhu Speyside whisky, a donation goes to the Atlantic Salmon Trust supporting our work to conserve and restore wild Atlantic salmon.

Order yours at www.waitrose.com/ecom/product...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jul 2
🎉 WE DID IT! 🎉

Project Deveron, a partnership between the River Deveron and Atlantic Salmon Trust completes major dam removal giving wild salmon unhindered access to 11km tributary for first time in 150 years!

Full story at 👉https://atlanticsalmontrust.org/deveron-dam-removal-2025/
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Jun 30
🙌 THANK YOU! 🙌

Together you helped us raise an amazing £55,000 at this year's Charity Clay Shoot to support our work to restore wild Atlantic salmon!

Read a round-up of the day at atlanticsalmontrust.org/2025-charity... and find out how to sign up a team for next year. ✍️
2025 Charity Clay Shoot raises £55,000 for wild salmon conservation - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
This year our ever popular Charity Clay Shoot moved to Holland & Holland on the outskirts of London. Generously sponsored by INEOS Grenadier and BaxterStorey, we welcomed 17 teams of shooters for a wo...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · May 23
Mark your calendars! International Wild Salmon Day is on June 1st 🐟🌍

#WildSalmonDay is a chance to celebrate wild salmon and call for urgent action to restore them.

Find out more at wildsalmonday.com
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · May 15
NEWS: Germany shows its support for wild Atlantic salmon recovery.

Read the full story at atlanticsalmontrust.org/ewf-2025/
Germany shows its support for wild Atlantic salmon recovery - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
In April 2025 our team travelled to the renowned Erlebniswelt Fliegenfischen (EWF) fly fishing show near Munich, Germany. As part of an ongoing partnership and friendship with show organisers, Michael...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · May 2
GOOD NEWS! 🙌

We're pleased to see the ruling that the ban on sandeel fishing in English and Scottish North Sea waters will indeed remain in place - great news for wild Atlantic salmon, sea trout, and the wider marine ecosystem.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Sandeel fishing ban in North Sea to remain - EU court rules
Sandeels are a vital source of food for seabirds that live along the UK coastline.
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Apr 27
⏰ LAST CHANCE TODAY! ⏰

Our Spring Prize Draw closes at MIDNIGHT TONIGHT. Don't miss your chance to win a fishing trip for 2 to the East Ranga river in Iceland this summer!*

Enter at 👉 bit.ly/EastRangaDra...

Prize draw runs until midnight Sunday 27th April 2025.
*Ts&Cs apply.
East Ranga Prize Draw 2025 | Powered by Givergy
Bid on exclusive money can't buy items & experiences with The Atlantic Salmon Trust. Enter into one of our charity auctions, prize draws or buy exclus
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Apr 15
Be the first to hear news about our work to restore wild Atlantic salmon and their environment.

Sign up for our newsletter at 👉 bit.ly/ast-signup to find out how we're putting science into action in a growing number of catchment-scale restoration partnerships across the country.🐟
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Mar 22
Today is #WorldWaterDay and a chance to remember what wild Atlantic salmon need if they're to have a thriving future: COLD, CLEAN WATER.

Our work in river watersheds looks to deliver this at a 'catchment scale'.

Find out more about how we work at atlanticsalmontrust.org/our-strategy/
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Mar 18
Wild Salmon Connections marked a significant moment for international wild salmon conservation, energising greater cross-border cooperation and seeing renewed commitments to tackle the wild salmon crisis.

Read all about this pivotal event at 👉
atlanticsalmontrust.org/wild-salmon-...
Wild Salmon Connections marks significant moment for international wild salmon conservation - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
From January 27-29 2025, the world’s most significant international gathering of wild salmon conservation groups for many years, came together in London at Fishmongers’ Hall, aligning efforts behind a...
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Mar 17
Have you entered our Spring Prize Draw yet? You and a fishing friend could WIN a 4-day trip to the East Ranga river in Iceland this summer!* 🎣

Enter now at 👉👉👉 bit.ly/EastRangaDra...

Prize draw runs until Sunday 27th April 2025
*Ts&Cs apply
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Mar 14
🎉 SPRING PRIZE DRAW - NOW LIVE 🎉

Your chance to WIN a fishing trip to the East Ranga, Iceland for 2 rods!* 🎣

Enter now at 👉👉👉 bit.ly/EastRangaDra...

*Ts&Cs apply
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Atlantic Salmon Trust @ast-salmon.bsky.social · Feb 6
📣 NEW PROJECT ANNOUNCEMENT 📣

We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new catchment restoration partnership on the Isle of Lewis!

Find out more at atlanticsalmontrust.org/new-project-...
New project announced on the Isle of Lewis - The Atlantic Salmon Trust
We are delighted to announce the beginning of a new catchment scale restoration partnership - 'Linking the Lochs', based in the Laxay watershed on the Isle of Lewis.
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