Nmè (Lake Sturgeon) Restoration Efforts in Michigan Waters

Join the Allegan Conservation District for this presentation by the Tribe about what they are doing to restore sturgeon to the Kalamazoo River Watershed, and why lake sturgeon are so important to our waters. Sturgeon are one of the oldest species in the Great Lakes, living over 100 years and can grow over 200 pounds. The long life of the nmé requires management of resources with this forward-looking approach. Since 2011, a streamside rearing facility has been operated in Fennville. Over 1,500 sturgeon have been stocked into the Kalamazoo River, as well as the creation of habitat for their long term survival. Learn about the Tribes rehabilitation efforts through monitoring populations, identifying critical habitat, and operating the rearing facility.
More info here: https://gunlaketribe-nsn.gov/portfolio-item/nme-rehabilitation/