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The New Brunswick Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation
NBSC Recognizes David L. Dunn for Outstanding Contributions to Atlantic Salmon Conservation
The New Brunswick Salmon Council (NBSC) presented David L. Dunn with its Lieutenant Governor’s Award at a ceremony held at Government House on October 1, 2026. The honour recognizes David’s more than 40 years of service in fisheries management and his enduring contributions to Atlantic salmon conservation in New Brunswick and beyond.
David’s career has been marked by a sustained commitment to the protection and management of Atlantic salmon. During his time with Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO), he developed considerable expertise in salmon stock recovery, fisheries management, Indigenous fisheries and recreational angling. His work included developing a revitalization strategy for New Brunswick’s Atlantic salmon fisheries in 2017 and contributing to subsequent consultations on its implementation.
David also made significant contributions to international salmon conservation through his involvement with the North Atlantic Salmon Conservation Organization (NASCO). He participated in Canadian delegations during the 1990s and early 2000s, helped coordinate NASCO’s annual meeting in Miramichi in 2000, and served as a Canadian Commissioner from 2018 until 2026.
Although he retired from DFO in 2008, David remained actively involved in fisheries and environmental matters through consulting and his work with conservation organizations, including the New Brunswick Wildlife Federation and the Foundation for the Conservation of Atlantic Salmon.
The Lieutenant Governor’s Award acknowledges not only David’s professional accomplishments, but also the lasting value of his dedication to Atlantic salmon and the fisheries that depend on healthy, sustainable populations. His experience and continued engagement have made him a valued contributor to conservation efforts over several decades.
The NBSC congratulates David on this well-deserved recognition and thanks him for his longstanding commitment to Atlantic salmon conservation. His career reflects the knowledge, perseverance and public service needed to protect New Brunswick’s salmon heritage for generations to come.
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2023 Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation
The New Brunswick Salmon Council is proud to announce that Mark Hambrook was selected as the 2023 recipient of the Lieutenant Governor’s Award for Wild Atlantic Salmon Conservation.
Mark is a highly deserving recipient, recognized for his decades of leadership, dedication, and hands-on contributions to salmon conservation in New Brunswick. As former President of the Miramichi Salmon Association and a lifelong advocate for Atlantic salmon, Mark has played a pivotal role in river restoration, hatchery operations, science-based management, and public education. His work has directly contributed to the protection and enhancement of critical salmon habitat across the province.
This award honours Mark’s enduring legacy and the positive impact he has made on the future of wild Atlantic salmon in New Brunswick.
Congratulations, Mark, and thank you for your outstanding service to salmon conservation.
For more details, please see the Atlantic Salmon Federation's coverage: ASF - Rivernotes October 10th, 2024
This video of striped bass moving upstream and into fresh water was taken at head-of-tide on the NW Miramichi on May 21, 2022. This was a week after the smolt run started. This bass migration occurred for several hours. They could be caught on virtually every cast with a streamer fly, so were definitely feeding. DFO claims striped bass have no effect on the NW Miramichi salmon population. Draw your own conclusion.
Video by John Bagnall
Striped bass on the Northwest (YouTube)
