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about the st. mary's river association

In the late 1970's a few anglers who were interested in the conservation & betterment of the Nova Scotia's St. Mary's River started an informal committee. Membership quickly grew from the few individuals to a few hundred, and the committee was formally incorporated under the Societies Act on November 9, 1979, as the St. Mary's River Association (SMRA).
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VISION STATEMENT

Health for the St. Mary’s River, the Atlantic salmon and our community
The St. Mary’s River Association is a charitable, non-profit organization providing leadership and engaging partners to enhance, protect and promote the St. Mary’s River as a healthy ecosystem for Atlantic Salmon and other native animals and plant species, as well as a rich community resource.

Summer Jobs

Join our team at the St. Mary's River Association!  We have two openings for the 2025 season.  If you love connecting people with nature, sharing the story of our river and its incredible wildlife, and creating memorable visitor experience, we'd love to hear from you!

Historical Researcher
Museum assistant

Our timeline

Timeline of SMRA

become a member

Joining SMRA helps us restore, conserve and protect the St. Mary's River ecosystem, Nova Scotia's largest watershed (five counties).

WHAT A MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES:
Vote at our Annual General Meeting
Receive our newsletter, SMRA River News
Attend our Board of Directors meetings as guests
Participate in our events & projects
Participate in our new online presence such as surveys, polls & forums
Be elected to the Board of Directors and participate in SMRA governance

membership levels

Supporting $10.00
Regular $20.00
Contributing $50.00
Corporate $200.00

SPONSORSHIP:
Gold $500.00
Silver $300.00
Bronze $100.00
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If you wish to purchase a Corporate, Silver, or Gold Sponsorship, please select the Bronze level for $100 and adjust quantity accordingly.  For example, for the silver level select a quantity of 3 = 3X $100 = $300, our Silver Sponsorship.
We accept online payments through PayPal - you do not need a PayPal account to make a purchase. PayPal accepts Visa and Mastercard.Tax receipts and proof of membership are sent to you email account.

SUPPORTING MEMBERSHIP
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP
BRONZE SPONSORSHIP
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Thank you for lending your support to our important work on the St. Mary's River and its tributaries.

our association

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association docs
Photo: Dierdre Green
PROJECT REPORTS
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2025 newsletter

Highlights:
  • Presidents Message
  • Partner Reports
  • SMART Turtles
  • Research on the River
  • And lot's more!
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SPECIAL THANK YOU

We cannot do what we do without our funding partners, advisory council and our members
Animal Welfare Foundation of Canada
Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Atlantic Salmon Conservation Fund
Atlantic Salmon Federation
Antigonish Rivers Association
Canada World Youth Exchange Program
Clean Nova Scotia
Cumberland County River Enhancement Association
Department of Fisheries and Oceans
David and Faye Sobey Foundation
District of St. Mary's Municipality
District of St. Mary's Schools
Dr. Hardy Eshbaugh
Dr. Strachan Donnelley
Environment Canada Eco-Action Community Funding Program
Environment Canada's Environmental Partners Fund
Environment Canada's Science Horizons Youth Internship Program
Elizabeth Wakeman Henderson Foundation
Florence & Jack Duffy
Frasers Mills Hatchery
Gilbert van Ryckevorsel
Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk
Human Resources Development Canada
Joy & John Sinclair
Kimberley Clark/Neenah Paper
Liscomb River Association
Local Recreation Department
Maritimes NorthEast Pipeline
McLean Foundation
Michelin Tire
NewPage-Port Hawkesbury Mill
Nova Forest Alliance - Forest Communities Program
Nova Scotia/Canada Cooperation Economic Diversification Agreement
Nova Scotia Department of Environment
Nova Scotia Department of Environment Damage Fund
Nova Scotia Department of Fisheries & Aquaculture
Nova Scotia Department of Natural Resources
Nova Scotia Federation of Anglers & Hunters
Nova Scotia Habitat Conservation Fund
Nova Scotia Power Corporation
Nova Scotia Power Waterworks Program
Nova Scotia Provincial Employment Program
Nova Scotia Salmon Association
Nova Scotia Youth Conservation Fund
NS Adopt a Stream Program
NS Inland Fisheries
NS Nature Trust
Pictou County Rivers Association
RBC Blue Water
Sage Environmental Program
Service Canada - Canada Summer Jobs
Service Canada Career Focus
Shell Environmental Fund
St. F. X.​ University
The EJLB Foundation
and many others

want to see what we've been up to?
take a look through our past newsletters

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The St. Mary’s River, or Napu'saqnuk, was an essential waterway for the Mi’kmaq, who moved between seasonal hunting grounds and winter camping settlements. We acknowledge the Peace & Friendship Treaties signed in this Territory and recognize that we are all Treaty People.
St. Mary's River Association
8404 Hwy 7,  PO Box 179,  Sherbrooke NS,  Canada   B0J 3C0
​Email:   [email protected]   Tel: (902) 522-2099  

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    • President's Message
    • Membership Options
    • Association Docs