Sturgeon

It's rare for the species to show up in the river. Sturgeon haven't been able to spawn there for 150 years.

Ice shanties dot the horizon as the sun rises over the frozen Black Lake. It’s only 4'F out, but hundreds of people have gathered here — all because of the elusive, prehistoric lake sturgeon.

A new monitoring system in the Manistee River will soon help researchers keep a closer eye on a threatened fish species.

Fish and Wildlife native species crews from the northeast were sent downstate to help with a large lake sturgeon project that's helping geneticists use eDNA to detect sturgeon populations.

Cheboygan students recently released their class pet — a juvenile lake sturgeon — into the Black River. WCMU's Teresa Homsi led a small team of student reporters from the middle school to cover the event.

A Michigan Congressman has introduced a bill that would ensure the future of lake sturgeon spearing in the state.

Lake sturgeon may soon be added to the nation's endangered species list. But some Michigan lawmakers and conservation groups say the proposal is unnecessary.

State officials told WCMU participation in the sturgeon season would be left to the discretion of anglers. But the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced a last-minute decision to cancel this morning.

More than 250 votes are in — the school’s new lake sturgeon has been named Cosmic.

Eight schools across the state are receiving a prehistoric class pet. The lake sturgeon is meant to inspire future generations to care about conservation.