Sturgeon draft recovery plan comment open through April 15
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a draft recovery plan for the endangered Pallid sturgeon through April 15. The Pallid sturgeon is a bottom-feeding fish considered an indicator of the health of a river system. The Pallid sturgeon traditionally has lived in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and more throughout the country. The plan summarizes and updates information on needs and threats and identifies recovery efforts...
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is seeking public comments on a draft recovery plan for the endangered Pallid sturgeon through April 15.
The Pallid sturgeon is a bottom-feeding fish considered an indicator of the health of a river system. The Pallid sturgeon traditionally has lived in the Mississippi and Missouri rivers and more throughout the country. The plan summarizes and updates information on needs and threats and identifies recovery efforts.
The plan is available online at fws.gov/endangered/species/recovery-plans.html.
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