handout-lake-sturgeon.pdf

This handout teaches people of all ages about lake sturgeon.  It has interesting facts such as lake sturgeon are one of the longest-lived freshwater species in the world!  It also explains  the sturgeon life cycle and how it affects their conservation. 

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Fact Sheet
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Looking at a hatchery pond with bluffs in the background on a beautiful cloudy day
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A tan brick building sitting in a grassy courtyard surrounded by trees with a flag pole displaying the American flag and Department of Interior flag.
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Aerial photo of Orangeburg National Fish Hatchery
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Underside of lake sturgeon, barbels and mouth visible.
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Mammoth Spring NFH Welcome Sign
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Juvenile Northern Pike in aquarium at Gavins Point National Fish Hatchery, South Dakota
The Fish and Aquatic Conservation program leads aquatic conservation efforts for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. We are committed to tackling the nation’s highest priority aquatic conservation and recreational challenges to conserve, restore, and enhance fisheries for future generations.
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