Serge Collin is coming to us with over 20 years of experience in marketing and sales, travel media, community development, and project management in the municipal and provincial tourism sectors. Meet Serge Collin, ASF’s (new) New Brunswick Program Director Thank you for reading, and I look forward to sharing more with and hearing from you soon! 'Rivers flow not past, but through us, tingling, vibrating, exciting every cell and fiber in our bodies, making them sing and glide.' Let’s celebrate the power and beauty of these natural wonders. Together, through Rivernotes, our collective attention to the numerous issues facing wild Atlantic salmon and their habitat can make a real difference in preserving our rivers, their surroundings, and the amazing, biodiverse wildlife that calls these places home. Learning, sharing, and action this is what Rivernotes is all about. I’m excited to share this passion for conservation, fly fishing, and our environment with you. Whether exploring local streams or traveling to remote destinations, I have witnessed the incredible diversity of these natural wonders and the need to protect them for future generations.

The ineffable beauty, immense power, and innate sacredness of our rivers and mountains are at the very core of my being. More recently I have worked in Alaska’s Tongass National Forest, lived in Lake Tahoe, California, and toured Canada’s Maritime provinces. Growing up in Maine’s western mountains instilled in me an enthusiasm for all things wild. As the new editor of Rivernotes, I am thrilled to have the opportunity to share your messages and amplify your voices. The stories, insights, and perspectives shared here are a testament to the commitment and expertise of those who care deeply about the health and well-being of our cherished fish. Without the dedication and hard work of this community, this blog can’t exist. It’s an annual repository for the stories, knowledge and experiences of our passionate Atlantic salmon conservation and angling collective. The passion and dedication of the people in the Atlantic salmon conservation community is captivating, and I’m humbled to now be a part of this family.

Like many of you, during fishing season, I eagerly anticipate the release of each new edition of Rivernotes. Having been a part of ASF for the past year, I’ve come to love reading and contributing to this blog. Hello, Rivernotes readers! My name is Peter Dore, and I’m honored to be your new editor. The trees wave and the flowers bloom in our bodies as well as our souls, and every bird song, wind song, and tremendous storm song of the rocks in the heart of the mountains is our song, our very own, and sings our love.' - John Muir 'Rivers flow not past, but through us, thrilling, tingling, vibrating every fiber and cell of the substance of our bodies, making them glide and sing.

Mountains to Sea by Mike Joy