North Atlantic Salmon Fund

Today, NASF is a leader in Atlantic salmon conservation, bringing together an international network of volunteer led affiliates spanning the North Atlantic, from Norway to the United States. Its work is amplified by corporate partners such as Patagonia and LOOP Tackle, as well as world-renowned chefs, artists, filmmakers, guides and influencers who share a passion for environmental conservation and this iconic species. In the last years, the Icelandic division of NASF has taken action against power plants that contaminate salmon trails, such as the plant located in the lower part of river Þjórsá. The Fund has also been outspoken against plans for large-scale aquaculture in open net pens on Icelandic shores, and works to call attention to the subsequent danger to other salmonids and to the environment, generally. Given the environmental impact of open net pens in particular, this battle links the Fund’s work to many other environmental conservation efforts and interest groups who support wildlife sustainability. From battling the expansion of open net pen salmon farming, to closing unsustainable fisheries and protecting sensitive habitat, NASF fights for Atlantic salmon on many fronts. New threats to salmon require new strategies, and NASF has evolved and adopted new approaches to address changing times. Through it all, however, NASF’s mission remains unchanged: to return Atlantic salmon stocks back to their historic abundance, ensuring their existence for future generations to come.