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Our Grant Stories

Lake Sturgeon Reentering Local Rivers

Grant Stories

The population of lake sturgeon is at less than 1% of its historic levels for a variety of reasons, including habitat loss and overfishing in the 1900s when their eggs were highly sought for caviar. Alongside many partners, The Conservation Fund is working to restore this species.