Founded in 1977, the Hammond River Angling Association (HRAA) is a dynamic, community-rooted non-profit organization leading nearly five decades of innovative, science-based conservation to protect and preserve the Hammond River Watershed through education, conservation and community interaction.
HRAA combines ecological expertise, trusted leadership, and a powerful network of collaborators to drive large-scale, impactful environmental action. Our work includes Atlantic Salmon conservation, advocating for the establishment of a “Below the Dam Outer Bay of Fundy Atlantic Salmon Working Group”, riparian restoration, land protection, species-at-risk research, fish passage improvements, and extensive water quality monitoring. In 2024, we launched New Brunswick’s first watershed-led glyphosate monitoring project and distributed over $125,000 in equipment to watershed partners across the Wolastoq to lead the province’s largest cyanobacteria monitoring collaboration.
We offer engaging programs for all ages- from our Hammond River Nature Camp to Youth and Adult Fishing Clubs and mobilize hundreds of volunteers through citizen science and stewardship. We work in close partnership with Indigenous communities, schools, municipalities, watershed groups, and all levels of government. HRAA is a proud affiliate of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, NB Salmon Council, NB Environmental Network, the Saint John River Management Advisory Committee, and the Ritchie Lake Management Advisory Committee.
Through trusted partnerships, scientific expertise, and an unwavering commitment to conservation, the HRAA continues to be an essential force in safeguarding the Hammond River and Wolastoq-Saint John watershed by uniting communities in the shared mission of environmental stewardship.
For Nature Camp or Conservation Activities, please contact 506-832-1230.
For Rental Inquiries, please contact 506-645-1698.
Address: 10 Porter Rd, Nauwigewauk, NB, E5N 6X1
Website: hraa.ca
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hammondriveranglingassociation