WBOC • November 12, 2026
Conservationists, environmental advocates, business leaders, and chefs gathered Wednesday, November 11, at the American Museum of Natural History for the Atlantic Salmon Federation’s (ASF) 44th New York Gala, an evening dedicated to protecting wild Atlantic salmon and restoring the rivers and oceans essential to their survival. Under the theme “Rivers of Change, Oceans of Impact,” the gala honored Alex Taylor, Chairman and CEO of Cox Enterprises, and recognized Yvon Chouinard, founder of Patagonia and a pioneering figure in the international salmon conservation movement. The evening featured a reception, silent auction, live auction, dinner, and multimedia presentation highlighting ASF’s conservation work in Maine, Canada, and Greenland. The event raised USD $4.6 million.