Page 10. MAINE COASTAL NEWS June 2017 Waterfront News Peter Gray Hatcher Report for April


to emerge from their redds, or in the case of our hatcheries - their incubation boxes. Typically our salmon will emerge from their boxes in early to mid-May. We currently have around 350,000 Atlantic salmon at the Peter Gray Hatchery and 62,000 salmon at our Pleasant River Hatchery. The 2017 smolt trapping season of-


Hello again my fellow friends of salmon and the Parr Project. April is a busy time in the salmon world - although come to think of it, there aren’t many months that aren’t busy in the world of raising salmon. Alevin are de- veloping while buried in river gravel, the last of the ice packs leave our lakes and ponds, and the smolt start to migrate out of the rivers and into the ocean. As I write this report the temperatures on our rivers hover around 10 degrees Celsius, which is the temperature range that cues smolts to migrate and alevin


Maine Maritime Academy Regimental Awards Recognize Outstanding Stu- dents at 2017 Annual Banquet


fi cially began on April 18th when we de- ployed our two 8 foot rotary screw traps. Smolts are salmon that have spent a couple years in the river and now are making the transition to live and grow in the open ocean. The traps have a cone that is lowered into the water column, causing the cone to spin. Fish enter the wide part of the cone and are funneled down the cone and into the live car. These traps are tended every morning


and the species and numbers of fi sh are re- corded. Any salmon smolts that are captured have their lengths, weights, genetic tissue, and scales taken. This data allows DSF staff and DMR scientists to assess the health, age, and population size of the Atlantic salmon smolts leaving the East Machias River. Stay tuned for more updates on the East Machias River smolt population!


Smolt Captures To Date (as of 5/2/17) 24 hatchery origin smolts - These


are smolts that came from the Peter Gray Hatchery. Our fi rst hatchery origin smolt was captured after the fi rst night of smolt trap operation (4/19/17). 3 wild origin smolts - These are smolts


resulting from natural spawning or limited amounts of fry stocking. 7 recaps - We use a mark-recapture


method that helps determine the capture effi - ciency of our smolt traps. These 7 salmon are fi sh that were captured, worked up, released above the trap, and recaptured. These are encouraging smolt numbers


for the Parr Project, especially considering it is the beginning of the trapping season. If you would like to read more about


the smolt trapping operation or keep up with daily trap counts please visit the smolt trapping page of our website. Building Expansion


Expanding our hatchery capacity at our


East Machias Facility is moving along. This expansion will provide more space for the Parr Project to continue to thrive. We have cut through the cement slab of our current


Commandant’s Citation: Recom-


CASTINE—At a banquet held on Monday, March 20, the Maine Maritime Academy Regimental Awards recognized students for their strength of character, seamanship, and overall leadership on campus. This year, the entire Regiment was welcomed to the banquet, including nearly 600 students who enjoyed dinner sitting with their companies. The following awards and award winners were announced at the banquet (Note: regimental fourth through fi rst classes are abbreviated as 4/C or 3/C, etc. and equate to freshman through senior academic standing; e.g. a 4/C student is a freshman, a 3/C student is a sophomore): Master’s Citation: Recommendations


issued by any member of the Ship’s Marine Transportation crew for upholding the ideals of the Ship’s deck department. The 2017 citation was given to Midshipman 1/C Luke Olson of Charleston, Maine. Master’s Commendation: Outstand-


ing to the Ship’s operation and deck de- partment based on recommendations of a member of the Ship’s Marine Transportation crew. Two commendations were given this year, to: Midshipman 1/C Glenn Burleigh of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, and Midshipman 1/C Elliot Grindle of Camden, Maine. Chief Engineer’s Citation: Recom-


mendations issued by any member of the Ship’s engineering crew for upholding the ideals of the Ship’s engineering depart- ment. Two citations were given this year to: Midshipman 1/C Kurt Carlson of Topsham, Maine, and Midshipman 1/C Spencer Boon- stra of Katy, Texas. Chief Engineer’s Commendation:


Outstanding to the Ship’s operation and engineering department based on recom- mendations of a member of the Ship’s en- gineering crew. Three commendations were given this year to: Midshipman 1/C Taylor Overlock of Owls Head, Maine, Midship- man 1/C Nicholas Janes of Eliot, Maine, and Midshipman 1/C Jonathan Graveline of Litchfi eld, New Hampshire. Cadet Shipping Awards: For excel-


lence on Cadet Shipping projects. Thirty eight students were recognized for their above-average projects. A cash prize was awarded to Adam Olearcek of Islesford, Maine, for the best Deck project and to Alec Grant of Hollis, New Hampshire, for the best


mendations issued by any member of the Academy Community for upholding the ide- als of the Regiment. This year’s recipients were: Midshipman 3/C Gerald Aquino of Oakdale, Connecticut, Midshipman 3/C Eli Olson of Charleston, Maine, Midshipman 2/C Cody O’Brien of Moody, Maine, Mid- shipman 1/C Connor Stevens of Millinock- et, Maine, Midshipman 1/C David McCann of New Gloucester, Maine, Midshipman 3/C Vincent Freiberg of Natick, Massachusetts, Midshipman 3/C Logan Goewey of North Sandwich, New Hampshire, Midshipman 3/C Christina Wilson of East Granby, Con- necticut, Midshipman 3/C Warren Owen of Orrington, Maine, Midshipman 3/C Harri- son Clark of Castine, Maine, Midshipman 3/C Coady Lagasse of Poland, Maine, Midshipman 1/C Jonathan Graveline of Litchfi eld, New Hampshire, Midshipman 3/C Alexander Black of Wadmalaw Island, South Carolina, Midshipman 3/C Bryon Fogg of Winslow, Maine, Midshipman 3/C Trenton Lloyd-Rees of S. Portland, Maine, and Midshipman 2/C Austin Gamache of Vassalboro, Maine. Commandant’s Commendation:


Consistent, excellent performance within the regiment of Midshipmen, plus being active in the Academy and/or community or by being specifi cally recognized for an act or deed that is considered to be worthy of special recognition. This year’s recipients were: Midshipman 2/C Chase Whittemore of Skowhegan, Maine, Midshipman 1/C Ian Lane of West Gardiner, Maine, Mid- shipman 1/C Cory Willette of Chapman, Maine, Midshipman 3/C Matthew Cook of Charlestown, Rhode Island, Midshipman 2/C Truman Slocum of Sebasco, Maine, Midshipman 2/C Elizabeth Bailey of Cas- tine, Maine, and Midshipman 2/C David Harrison of Thomaston, Maine. Band & Drill Participation Award:


Being recognized for 4-year participation in Band: Corey Eastup of South China, Maine, Zach Hollen of Freeport, Maine, Liam O’Leary of Stratford, Connecticut, Aaron Perry of Willow Grove, Pennsylva- nia, and Matthew Fendl of Ellsworth, Maine. Recognized for 4-year participation in Drill: Tyler Downing of Peabody, Massachusetts, Erin Donlon of Saco, Maine, Ryan Donlon of Saco, Maine, Jared Hall of North Gran- by, Connecticut, Taylor Overlock of Owls


Head, Maine, and Christopher Randazzo of Norwalk, Connecticut. Sea Dog Chapter Maine Maritime


building to install the pipe that will carry the waste water from our hatchery expansion to our drum fi lter for treatment. We have moved our electric pole, our


oxygen source, and in the next couple days our generator and propane will be temporari- ly relocated. Trees have been cleared, the site cleaned up to clear space for construction, so foundation work can begin. Digging should begin in a week or so with concrete soon to follow.


Funders have generously donated to


get us started, but we are continuing to raise funds for this project to ensure it is complet- ed this year. All of this is very positive for the Parr


Project moving forward! As always, if you have any questions feel free to reach out to me at zach@mainesalmonrivers.org. I hope this report fi nds you well and


you enjoyed reading about the Parr Project. Thank you for all you have done and con- tinue to do in the pursuit of Atlantic salmon restoration! Regards, Zach Sheller, Downeast Salm- on Federation, Hatchery Manager


M A I N E M A R I T I M E A C A D E M Y N E W S Engine project.


Alumni Association Scholarship Awards: This year the chapter presented three (3) $1,000 scholarships to: Midshipman 1/C John Ramsey of Houlton, Maine, Midship- man 1/C Luke Olson of Charleston, Maine, and Midshipman 2/C Micah McBrine of East Machias, Maine. Regimental Wedge Scholarship: The


2017 scholarship was awarded to Midship- man 3/C Mikayla Lewis of Purcellville, Virginia. Al Brown Award: Contributed by Ms.


Sharyn Brown and the Brown Family. In recognition of a student’s outstanding grade and work in Casualty Analysis. Given by the Brown Family to Midshipman 1/C Caroline Martin of Scarborough, Maine. The Rear Admiral Warren C. Hamm


Jr. Leadership Award: Contributed by Rear Admiral Warren C. Hamm Jr. Given to a 3/C Midshipman in good academic standing who exemplifi es outstanding traits


of leadership, accountability and loyalty in his or her demeanor and bearing. This year’s leadership award was given to Midshipman 3/C Jack Weeks of Ellsworth, Maine. Regimental Alumni Development


Award: Contributed by Artec Machine Sys- tems and the Amendola family. Awarded to the student who exemplifi es diligence in the Marine Engineering program. This award was given to Midshipman 2/C Travis Audet of Sandy Hook, Connecticut. The Lester R. Paton Navy Lead-


ership Sword: Contributed by the Paton Family. Given in memory of Mr. Lester R. Paton by his son, Mr. Richard R. Paton. It is often asked, when at the entry level of an organization with no one reporting to you and very little assigned responsibilities, how does one practice leadership? The answer is to do your absolute best to further the goals and mission of that organization in every- thing you do. The Lester R. Paton Navy Leadership Sword is given to the 2/C Mid-


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SEARSPORT - Penobscot Marine Museum opens for their 81st year Saturday, May 27, 2017 with Gone Fishing! The new show explores the world of Maine›s commercial fi sheries through exhibits and programs that will entertain and educate children and adults alike. An opening reception The Net Result: Our Evolving Fisheries will be held Thurs- day, May 25 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The Net Result uses the Museum’s photo collection from the National Fisherman publication to form the backbone of this exhibit, focusing on the commercial fi shing industry in the post-WWII era. As technology has changed through


the years, so has the equipment that is used. Museum visitors will have the opportunity to take a look through time and see how the wheelhouses of fi shing vessels have evolved. Advances in aquatic farming en- sure the sustainability of Maine’s fi sheries. As part of Penobscot Marine Museum’s 2017 season, visitors will be able to observe an operational aquaponics system courtesy of Herring Gut Learning Center. Fishing weirs were once a vital part of


Maine’s fi shing industry, but now number in the few. In 2017 Penobscot Marine Museum


will have a recreated fi shing weir on site where visitors can experience a weir from a fi sh’s perspective. And while you’re visiting be sure to “go fi shing” for realistic looking Maine fi sh in the Museum’s new display. The season will be fi lled with a line-


up of speakers, demonstrations and events related to Maine fisheries, including a Maine seafood event September 9 and 10. Maine Marine Fare will celebrate all the foods from the abundant waters of coastal Maine with talks, panel discussions and ed- ucational tastings. It will end with a dinner called “Food from our Seas,” prepared by chef Sam Hayward with the assistance of Ladleah Dunn. Tasting and dinner tickets sold separately.


Gone Fishing! runs May 27, 2017


through October 15, 2017 at Penobscot Marine Museum in Searsport.


Celebrate with Ralph Stanley at Penob- scot Marine Museum


Saturday, May 27, 2017, Penobscot Ma-


rine Museum will host an afternoon of boat talk and music in celebration of the career and talents of MDI boatbuilder, National


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