Atlas of Maine

Article Title

Atlas of Maine: Atlantic Salmon Habitat

Authors

Emily Walker, Colby CollegeFollow

Abstract or Description

Atlantic salmon populations are declining in Maine due to fishing pressure and the destruction of their habitat, namely the presence of dams and impoundments across the state. This map shows different salmon habitat types that can be found in Maine. Additionally, rivers and steams are labeled.

Source Data Note

Data obtained from Maine Department of Marine Resources, Sea Run Fisheries and Habitat Division. Maine Office of GIS.

Rights

In Copyright

Recommended Citation

Walker, Emily "Atlas of Maine: Atlantic Salmon Habitat," Atlas of Maine: Vol. 2015: No. 1, Article 1.
Available at: https://digitalcommons.colby.edu/atlas_docs/vol2015/iss1/1