June 11, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 97 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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                   25TH ANNIVERSARY OF PROJECT SHARE

 Mr. KING. Madam President, today I wish to recognize the 25th 
anniversary of the Salmon Habitat and River Enhancement Program, known 
as Project SHARE. SHARE has spent the last quarter of a century focused 
on river habitat restoration in Downeast Maine, specifically for 
Atlantic salmon. Thanks to SHARE and its many partners, hundreds of 
restoration projects have been completed, improving Maine's waterways 
for marine life.
  Founded in 1994, SHARE was built on the recognition that, without 
direct action, Atlantic salmon would go extinct from habitat 
destruction and overfishing. SHARE's work has focused on improving 
Maine's streams and rivers, a crucial habitat for salmon, as they 
require freshwater to breed. The organization uses a diverse range of 
methods during their projects, from the addition of clamshells to the 
stream or river in order to balance pH levels, to adding open bottom 
arch culverts and bridges to more effectively spread nutrients and ease 
passage in the waterways. While the goal of these projects is to help 
Atlantic salmon, the rest of Maine's marine life benefit from the 
improved living conditions in our fresh-water streams and rivers.
  A hallmark of SHARE's success has been its emphasis on building 
partnerships in order to achieve its goals. SHARE has valued these 
partners since the beginning, when a wide range of State agencies, land 
owners, research and conservation groups, and more signed on as charter 
members. Their focus on cooperation between public and private entities 
has clearly paid off, as they have completed more than 250 restoration 
projects in just the last 15 years. A key part of these partnerships is 
the work SHARE does with Maine's students. Including students from 
local schools and universities in their restoration projects has 
allowed SHARE to pass on the methods used to improve the safety and 
habitability of our waterways and the importance of Atlantic salmon to 
Maine and the rest of the country.
  I would like to thank Project SHARE for their 25 years of commitment 
to improving Maine's waterways for Atlantic salmon and other marine 
life. Thanks to their hard work, 2,800 habitat units have been 
improved, with many more projects planned in the years to come. SHARE's 
dedication to protecting and restoring outdoor habitats ensures that 
Maine's wildlife will continue to thrive. Congratulations Project SHARE 
on reaching this impressive milestone, I look forward to seeing your 
work over the next 25 years.

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