We believe that the Salmon River is precious and loaded with natural riches, and we want to ensure that it will continue to be so in the future.

We are a non-profit organization formed in 2004 made up of volunteers with an elected board of directors. The funding for projects is raised through membership fees, donations, grants, sponsorship and fund raising events. We are people who enjoy the benefits of the ecologically healthy and beautiful watershed of the Salmon River.

Wetlands – Oases of Life / Annual General Gathering, October 30

October 30 at 6:30 pm in Selby

Friends of the Salmon River hosts Michael Runtz, who will present: Wetlands – Oases of Life, with a Focus on Beavers. 

From floating peatlands to beaver ponds, wetlands are important reservoirs of water as well as essential habitat for myriad plants and animals.  Join Michael Runtz for a lavishly illustrated presentation on wetlands and the rich biodiversity they support, including a special focus on Beavers as wetland engineers. 

Michael Runtz has lived, breathed and worked with Nature all his life. He is an award-winning Biology professor at Carleton University, an outstanding nature photographer, an interpretive naturalist in Algonquin Park, and he hosted the international TV series Wild by Nature. Michael wrote Dam Builders: The Natural History of Beavers and Their Ponds.

Don’t miss this opportunity to join the Annual General Gathering of Friends of the Salmon River. On Thursday, October 30 at Selby Community Hall, 114B Pleasant Dr, Selby, ON just north of Napanee. All are welcome to this free event. Doors open at 6:30 for Meet & Greet and memberships/donations. The presentation begins at 7 pm. 

No registration is necessary. For more information, visit friendsofsalmonriver.ca or contact infofriendsofsalmonriver@gmail.com.