North Atlantic Salmon Fund UK Announces Inaugural Award Winners
North Atlantic Salmon Fund UK has named Ribble Rivers Trust and River Cree Hatchery & Habitat Trust as the inaugural recipients of its new award, The Orri. This award recognizes conservation efforts for salmon in the UK.
North Atlantic Salmon Fund UK (NASF UK) has announced Ribble Rivers Trust and River Cree Hatchery & Habitat Trust as the first recipients of its newly established conservation award, The Orri. The awards were given to acknowledge the significant contributions these organizations have made to salmon conservation within the United Kingdom.
NASF UK, an organization focused on protecting and restoring habitats for North Atlantic salmon, launched The Orri award this year. The initiative aims to highlight and reward community-based projects that are actively working to safeguard young salmon and their environments. This reflects a commitment to grassroots conservation efforts.
Ribble Rivers Trust operates within the Ribble River catchment in northwest England, concentrating on improving the health of the river ecosystem and aiding salmon population recovery. River Cree Hatchery & Habitat Trust, located in southern Scotland, focuses its efforts on the Cree River, promoting salmon spawning and habitat protection.
The fund emphasizes the importance of community-led conservation. The selection of these two trusts signifies their demonstrated commitment and achievements at a local level, contributing to the broader goal of revitalizing endangered salmon stocks across the UK.