River Herring Festivals Offer a Great Way to Spend a Weekend in May

Augusta, ME - If you're looking for a great way to spend a weekend, below is a list provided by the Gulf of Maine River Herring Network of upcoming river herring festivals that celebrate the annual migration of blueback herring and alewife.

You'll have a chance to witness the remarkable spring migration, run or bike along migratory routes, learn about restoration efforts, fish passage improvements, alewife research, and the cultural importance of river herring to Maine's tribal communities. 

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