This Senate resolution raises awareness about lake sturgeon, ancient freshwater fish found in the Great Lakes and northeastern regions of the United States and Canada that can live over 150 years. The resolution highlights that lake sturgeon populations have declined significantly due to historical overfishing, invasive species, and habitat loss, and notes their cultural importance to Indigenous communities. The resolution encourages continued collaboration among federal agencies, states, tribes, and local communities to protect and restore lake sturgeon populations and their habitats, including efforts to control invasive species and prevent reproduction problems. It also calls for increased public education about lake sturgeon and how to properly handle them if caught while fishing. This resolution does not allocate any funding or establish specific timelines, as it is a non-binding statement of Senate intent rather than legislation creating new programs or requirements.
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