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Food & Nature Maine
Maine river restoration brings alewives back by the millions
What happened
Inside Climate News highlighted Maine's recovery of alewives after dam removals, fish passages, and local management reopened migration routes that had been blocked for generations.
Why it matters
The rebound shows how habitat restoration can rebuild fisheries, strengthen river ecosystems, and give communities a practical model for nature-based resilience as freshwater systems face warming and pollution pressure.
What to watch
- Further verified reporting or data from Inside Climate News and other primary sources.
- How this develops in Maine, especially around River Restoration, Biodiversity, Fisheries.
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