World Fish Migration Day: May 23, 2026
Maine Coast Heritage Trust (MCHT) will join partners and communities across the state on May 23, 2026 for a series of locally led events to celebrate migratory fish, river restoration, and the partnerships driving this conservation work forward. World Fish Migration Day activities will take place from York County to eastern Washington County on the Mousam, Bagaduce, Sheepscot, Orange, and Narraguagus Rivers, all part of MCHT’s multi‑year Rivers Initiative.
About World Fish Migration Day
World Fish Migration Day is a global awareness campaign celebrated every two years to highlight the connections that migratory fishes have with human and non-human species, lands, and waters. This day is marked by celebrations, events, and action campaigns organized by people around the world to connect fish, rivers, and people. In 2026, thousands of organizations from around the world coordinate events around the common theme of connecting fish, rivers and people.
Five Rivers, One Statewide Effort
Through the Rivers Initiative, MCHT has identified five Maine rivers with the greatest potential for restoration and long‑term ecological impact. To celebrate World Fish Migration Day, events will take place at each of these rivers in coordination with community partners (see schedule below). Each river offers unique opportunities to improve habitat, reconnect waterways, and strengthen local partnerships.
