Lake Sturgeon Overview
Lake sturgeon have always been an important resource for people living along the lower Saskatchewan River. Sturgeon not only provide a traditional food source, but also supported a commercial fishery for over 110 years.
Over-harvesting and habitat changes (resulting from municipal and industrial water use, irrigation and hydroelectric development) have caused a drastic reduction in the sturgeon population in the lower Saskatchewan River during the latter half of the 20th century.
The SRSMB was formed to prevent further population decline and work towards recovery
Read more about this topic: Saskatchewan River Sturgeon Management Board
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