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FY 1999 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. |
