The Atlantic Salmon Reserve was founded in the year 2003 by Peter C. Power who was appointed “Adviser (Sovetnik) to the Governor for International Tourism” in June, 2007. The ASR is the world's first conservation area for Atlantic Salmon, Sea Trout & Wild Brown Trout and Arctic Char. Fly fishing is available on the Kharlovka, Eastern Litza, Rynda and Zolotaya rivers through the Northern Rivers Company in Russia where the territory is known as:
Дом для лосося
"Home for Salmon" |
For enquiries to fish the ASR email: Info@Kharlovka.com or Tel: +44 (0)1865 883063
Proposed Mandate for the Atlantic Salmon Reserve
June 2007
Whereas the Atlantic Salmon Reserve (ASR), known in Russia as the "Дом для
лосося", are the names given to the territory bounded by the Barents Sea and the water basins of the Rynda, Zolotaya, Kharlovka & Eastern Litza Rivers in the Kola Peninsula (Territory),
And whereas the Territory is effectively controlled by the Northern Rivers Company of Murmansk (NR) operating since 1994 as sports fishing tourism business,
And whereas NR have substantially invested in a major conservation program, called "Back to Nature", for the protection of the Atlantic salmon in particular and the "tundra" flora and fauna in general
And whereas the ASR is a precious Russian national asset which has attained international recognition as the world leader for the inland conservation of the endangered Atlantic salmon specie:
Now, therefore, it is considered desirable to establish a mandate so that whoever has effective control of the Territory in future, whether private person(s) or commercial company or Government organization, shall be bound to operate in perpetuity as follows:
- Fishing shall be by artificial fly only.
- Fishing shall be by "Catch & Release" only.
- Fishing from boats shall not be permitted.
- There shall be a no tolerance litter discipline and efforts shall be made to dispose of the litter and waste found.
- No fauna shall be killed or harassed including predators to the Atlantic salmon.
- No trees or tree branches or flora shall be cut down and fire fuel shall be restricted to coastal drift wood.
- No platforms or other engineered fishing assistance shall be constructed
- There shall be no alteration to the banks or bed of the rivers.
- No fish will be imported into, or exported from, the Territory dead or alive.
- Waders and fishing gear shall be disinfected on introduction to the Territory.
- Investment shall be maintained in the following programs :
- ASR Youth Scheme
- Salmon protection program
- Scientific monitoring and research
- Commercial policy shall benefit/support:
- Local employment and suppliers
- Kola region international tourism.
- The Russian fly fishing movement
The Formation of the Atlantic Salmon Reserve in 2003
The Atlantic Salmon Reserve (ASR) in the Kola Peninsula, Russia comprises the watersheds of the Kharlovka, Eastern Litza, Rynda and Zolotaya rivers where the Northern Rivers Company operate the now famous salmon and trout fishery. The ASR is a management concept with the following objectives:
- Establish a world class salmon and trout fishery through Russian expertise and hospitality
- Bring together like minded international fishermen and women, in harmony with each other, for the pursuit of pleasure in unspoilt natural surroundings. See Apply to fish in the ASR
- Encourage young people to enter the sport of flyfishing. ASR Youth Program
- Improve and maintain a pristine environment in the ASR and to make arrangements to preserve it for future generations
- Benefit the Kola Region economy through Russian only employment and supplies
- Contribute to improved international relations in post-Soviet era through cooperation with both the Government of the Murmansk Region and the Northern Fleet
- Establish total inland and near off shore Atlantic salmon protection for in partnership with the Russian River Authority - Murmanrybvod.
- Conduct scientific studies of the Atlantic Salmon with the Russian scientific authority and to encourage international research - PINRO
- Assist the Murmansk Region Sports and Tourism Committee in the development of tourism in the Kola - www.murmantourism.ru
- Give financial assistance to local social causes.
In 2003 the Northern Rivers Company, in partnership with Peter Power, began to realise the unique nature of the environment where they operate. How this vast territory was relatively free of habitation due to its history as a restricted military area where international visitors have been permitted by courtesy of the Russian Northern Fleet since 1988. How this precious Russian national asset should be preserved for future generations with environmentally sensitive management policies funded by "catch & release" fishing. How the influx of foreign tourists could help the local economy.
With the enlightened support of the Governor of the Murmansk Region, Yuriy Alexeevich Evdokimov, and with the kind advice Orri Vigfusson of the North Atlantic Salmon Fund and Bill Taylor of the Atlantic Salmon Federation, the concept and objectives of the Atlantic Salmon Reserve (ASR) was initiated through a Declaration of Intent and Letters of Endorsement that you may wish to read hereunder. Discussions are now taking place with the Government of the Murmansk Region to constitute the ASR as a "National Natural Biological Fisheries Reserve of Regional Significance".
Rynda Camp
Kola Peninsular
Russia
September 2003 |
ATLANTIC SALMON RESERVE
Everyone who comes here to fish the Kharlovka, Eastern Litza, Rynda or Zolotaya should realize they are entering what has effectively become the worlds first Atlantic Salmon Reserve. They are not just enjoying a wonderful fishing holiday. They are making a real contribution to protecting the Atlantic Salmon, preserving a fragile environment, helping the local economy and supporting worthwhile social causes.
The Russians Authorities have effectively allowed the Northern Rivers Company to contribute to the environmental protection of the watersheds where they operate in co-operation with Murmanryvbod (River Authority), PINRO (Scientific Authority) and the Russian Northern Fleet. It has been possible to completely eliminate both near offshore and inland culling and poaching, which was as high as 75% of the stocks, because there are no roads and we deploy our security forces by land, air and sea. To maintain this scenario the whole length of the main salmon stretches are patrolled by our "running boys" every night. As the spawning season approaches more staff become involved where necessary camping out at the significant spawning sites until the ice freezes over. Through our Wild Brown Trout Programs we are able to keep watch up to the source of the rivers. All information is passed to Murmanryvbod representatives who take appropriate action.
Every season we work with scientists from PINRO to check the health of our stocks and collect vital statistics through radio and flog tagging. Since 1998 our parr count has doubled and our catch has quadrupled. In our area the salmon now go through their life cycle free of the damaging effects of man other than temporary, and evidently harmless, "catch & release" by fly alone. Net marked fish are rare. The waters are pristine because there is no pollution. The land drains as it always has. No so-called "improvements" to river banks or beds are allowed or contemplated. Littering of any kind is strictly forbidden by both guests and staff alike. No trees or branches are cut or used for firewood. Even the predators of salmon such as seals and saw bill birds are protected because we believe they are essential to the fitness of our salmon stocks. No fish, dead or alive, enter or leave the territory.
This work was originally made possible by the Power Charitable Trust, founded by me as the benefactor. The Trust organized and financed the Northern Rivers Company of Murmansk, Russia which made possible the "Three Rivers" fishery in the Kola Peninsula which they now manage as the ASR. The PCT is a non-profit making organization and that gives money to environmental and social causes. This year it will donate substantially to international salmon environmental agencies and Kola Region social charities. We are currently in discussion with the Governor of the Kola Region to assist in a project to clear up potential oil pollution.
I believe this "return to nature" conservation concept has never been possible elsewhere and is unique environmental initiative. It is my intention to support the Northern Rivers Company to operate the Atlantic Salmon Reserve as a precious Russian national asset for as long as I am welcome or permitted to do so by the Civil and Military Authorities.
Peter Power
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