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Lisbon -The normally quiet Little River became the setting for a historic event Thursday morning May 28,2009.
Approximately (20) high school and (60) 6th grade students made the trip to a secluded spot of the river to release 200 Salmon fry. This became the final stage of a classroom project that was started in late January 2009 with the donation of salmon eggs to Science teacher, Olivia Griset.
The eggs were donated by Craig Brook Fish Hatchery through Androscoggin River Alliance representative Neil Ward.
The students from Lisbon are a group from about 900 different schools across the Northeast and Canada that are participating in similar projects. The eggs were raised in a fish tank and a special cooler on loan from the Mast Landing School in Freeport. The initial temperature controlled environment of 36-37 degrees is critical to the success of living fry.
Thursday and Friday, the students meet at the river to conduct samplings of water temp (58 degrees), Ph level (7.5-8) and bug samplings before releasing the inch long salmon. With drops of rain and mist in the air their efforts were deemed a great success.
The fry were gradually warmed up to river temperature before being released. They should remain in the river habitat for several years before migrating down stream to the open ocean. Where they will live out there life span before returning to the Little River habitat to spawn and start the process all over again.
Other teachers that supported during these two days are:
Jill Denniston, Andrew Russell, Brandy Brzozowski, Judith Lashman
Other volunteers:
Patti Roberts, Neil Ward (Androscoggin River Alliance)
Teacher Olivia Griset walks with students after wading in the river.
A bonus for the students was the witnessing of a Mayfly that molted and lost it's outer shell as shown by Christian Booker.
