More than one million alewives climbing the Damariscotta Mills fish ladder
WMTW New 8 report about the Fish Ladder
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The alewives’ journey
This 5-minute video was taken at the Fish Ladder on May 29. Watch closely and you’ll see the alewives make their way from the lower pool to the higher.
The Little Fish that Could
Glenn Kessler Fish Happenings, News
During the past two decades, a cast of thousands has collaborated to bring millions of alewives back to Maine’s streams and rivers. Read the complete article by Philip Conkling in the April issue of Maine. magazine.
Alewife Festival Postponed
To conform with guidelines concerning large gatherings and social distancing, we have decided to cancel the Alewife Festival and the Run with the Alewives road race originally scheduled for May 23.
Help Us “Bridge the Gap!”
Glenn Kessler Fish Happenings, News, Restoration
The viewing spot over the Fish Ladder never gets old, but the bridge has seen better days. Engineering studies are underway and we are asking you to partner with us to raise the funds needed to build a replacement. Click here for details.
Walkway Replacement Underway at Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder
Glenn Kessler Fish Happenings, Restoration
Click the post title for details about current work on the Fish Ladder.
Special Alewives Festival Screen of Documentary
Dutch World Fish Migration Day founder to screen new film at the Damariscotta Mills Alewife Festival. Love Flows depicts passion for rivers and fish from people around the globe. Join the Damariscotta Mills Fish Ladder Restoration at the 12th annual Alewife Festival as we host Herman Wanningen, Founder of World Fish Migration Day, and Joshua Royte, Senior […]
Join us for the festival!
See Events & Calendar for the activity schedule. Click here for information about the “Run with the Alewives” 5K Roadrace