The Cheticamp River Salmon Association (CRSA) was created in 1981 with the mandate to enhance the salmon fishing experience on the Cheticamp River and other smaller waterways in the area. Over the years, the Association has undertaken many significant projects, including conducting river surveys in all Cape Breton Highlands National Park rivers. Like many other Atlantic salmon organizations, the primary focus of the Cheticamp River Salmon Association has shifted to that of a more conservation/habitat restoration organization. Currently, the CRSA also makes education and public outreach an important goal, organizing activities such as annual fishing derbies and educational public presentations.
