For the first time in its history, the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin released lake sturgeon into Clam Lake as part of efforts to restore the ancient fish. The tribe has been working for years to bring sturgeon back to the Clam River system, which is home to a remnant population of the native fish. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.
Great Lakes Daily News
Latest Daily News
- Grand Portage Band launches first Indigenous-led coast guard on Lake Superior
- Why midges are suddenly back in Northeast Ohio
- Village of Fredonia officials urge water conservation due to drought conditions
- Sturgeon restocking efforts now include Cuyahoga and Sandusky rivers
- Bill would outlaw oil, gas drilling under Lake Erie and Ohio public lands
- EGLE announces first-ever Microplastics Awareness Week
- For the first time in its history, St. Croix Chippewa release sturgeon
- Annual Freshwater Summit to address Great Lakes research and regional initiatives
- The Great Lakes: Protecting our natural wonder
- Eerily intact Lake Huron shipwreck still has coal in its cargo hold after 157 years
- Michigan’s premier birding hotspot has guided tours along Lake Superior shoreline
- Help on the way as low water levels ground boats at marinas along St. Lawrence River