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FY1999 Great Lakes Projects

Critical Habitats of Adult Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River

Critical Habitats of Adult Lake Sturgeon in the Detroit River (GL97505001-0: $39,500)

Recipient: Central Michigan University, Department of Biology

Project Period: 1/1/00 to 12/31/01

Project Officer: Sandra Hellman (312-353-5006)

This project will determine distributions, movement patterns, and habitat use of adult lake sturgeon during spawning migrations, and will identify critical spawning and non-spawning habitats of adult lake sturgeon in the Detroit River and adjacent Great Lakes waters. Sonic telemetry will be used to monitor lake sturgeon captured during their spring spawning migrations between Lake Erie (and possibly Lake St. Clair) and the Detroit River. This project will provide us with current information about the distribution, movements, and habitat use of adult lake sturgeon in the Detroit River. This information can then be used by fisheries managers in their efforts to rehabilitate lake sturgeon populations throughout the Great Lakes.