In May 2024, photographer and RFC ambassador Joe Klementovich and three others embarked on a Source to Sea paddle on the Sandy River to experience the spawning grounds of endangered Atlantic salmon and other sea-run fish. The trip was organized by Rivers for Change and supported by the Natural Resources Council of Maine. Here, Joe gives us his perspective in words and imagery of the journey.
Photo by Joe Klementovich
Not many people paddle this river because it follows the natural rhythm of the seasons. Spring run-off and high water attract kayakers to the Class III and gnarly Smalls Falls. Summer and into autumn sees a steady decline in water flow and more and more rocks and ledges showing along the length of the river, making it unfriendly and difficult for any canoe or kayak to navigate most sections.
Read the rest of Joe’s blog and see some photos on the NRCM blog
