Our mission
Free The Andro is a local nonprofit working to restore abundant and sustainable migratory fish passage at the Brunswick Dam to connect communities, revive fish populations, and broaden economic opportunities in the Androscoggin River watershed.
What it's all about
We Have Made Great Progress
We Have Made Great Progress
We Have Made Great Progress
Pollution is no longer the major impediment to watershed health and fish are trying to get in
But The Ladder Doesn't Work
We Have Made Great Progress
We Have Made Great Progress
The existing ladder passes as few as 1% of the fish necessary and even the dam owners acknowledge its failure
The dam that Blocks it all
We Have Made Great Progress
The dam that Blocks it all
This dam is the first obstacle fish face when coming from the ocean and locks the door to the entire river
the time to act is now
the options for improvement
The dam that Blocks it all
The next opportunity to influence dam management through relicensing could be as late as 2079
Diversify River Priorities
the options for improvement
the options for improvement
For over 50 years, ecological, economic, recreational, and community priorities have taken a back seat to hydropower.
the options for improvement
the options for improvement
the options for improvement
There are a range of engineering solutions under consideration to improve fish passage at the Brunswick Dam.
Help Free The Andro
Tax-deductable donations will support technical expertise, and education.
