At one time Lake Sturgeon were abundant in Lake Erie. Years of over harvest and pollution caused them to disappear. However, as the water quality improved in Lake Erie and the Cuyahoga River it provided an opportunity to jump start their population by stocking. This was a major milestone in restoring this endangered species to the river. Today, we interview ODNR Fisheries Biologist Supervisor, Eric Weimer. He discusses the historical significance of the Sturgeon reintroduction. The Ohio Division of Wildlife, in partnership with organizations like the U.S. Fish and Wildlife, Cleveland Metroparks, and the Northeast Ohio Sewer District, will begin annual stocking of juvenile lake sturgeon in the Cuyahoga River. The public is welcome to join in the celebration. It will take place on October 4th at Rivergate Park (Cleveland Metro Parks) from 1:00pm -4:00pm.
