**Miramichi Salmon Association Inc.** is a Canadian nonprofit organization focused on the conservation of Atlantic salmon (*Salmo salar*) and their habitats in the Miramichi River system. Registered under the Business Number 112732656RR0001, it operates as a charitable entity dedicated to stewardship, habitat restoration, and advocacy for wild salmon populations.

## History  
Founded on October 8, 1953, by conservationists, anglers, and local stakeholders, the organization emerged in response to declining salmon stocks. Its founding mission emphasized the "propagation, protection, and perpetuation" of Atlantic salmon in the Miramichi watershed[2]. Key early initiatives included smolt monitoring and hatchery-based stocking programs to replenish juvenile salmon densities[2]. Leadership later expanded under president Mark Hambrook in the 2000s, who prioritized scientific assessment of salmon populations and habitat restoration[2]. Butch Dalton currently serves as president, overseeing ongoing conservation efforts[2].

## Programs and Activities  
The association implements multiple conservation strategies:  
- **Smolt and juvenile assessments** to monitor migration patterns and population health[1][2].  
- **Cold water habitat enhancement** to mitigate rising river temperatures caused by climate change[1][2].  
- **Fry stocking** using eggs incubated at the Miramichi Salmon Conservation Centre[1].  
- **Broodstock collection** from adult salmon to support genetic diversity in hatchery programs[1].  

It collaborates with governmental agencies, including Fisheries and Oceans Canada, on initiatives such as salmon protection barriers and anti-poaching enforcement[1][5]. Recent efforts align with Canada’s first national strategy for Atlantic salmon conservation, announced in 2023[1].

## Organizational Structure  
The Miramichi Salmon Association comprises two entities: a Canadian organization and a U.S.-based sister nonprofit[5]. Governance includes a board of directors and committees focused on habitat, education, and policy. The association publishes annual reports on its climate resilience measures, including riparian zone restoration and temperature monitoring[2].

## Recognition  
The organization is recognized for its role in sustaining one of North America’s most productive Atlantic salmon watersheds. Its advocacy contributed to the 2023 federal strategy targeting habitat restoration and population recovery[1][2].

[1] https://miramichisalmon.ca [2] https://miramichisalmon.ca/about-msa/ [3] https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/43216159 [4] https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.miramichi_salmon_association_inc.19be5c34132cc4abb8065275bdd77738.html [5] https://miramichisalmon.ca/board/