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Congratulations to Caleb Jetter (Masters student) and Alison Leoppky (PhD student) for their award winning presentations at the NASPS 2020 annual meeting.   The title of Caleb's talk was "Movement ecology of hatchery-origin white sturgeon in the upper Columbia River".   The title of Alison's

In Memory of Serge I. Doroshov 1937-2020 We would like to pay tribute to an amazing scientist and mentor, Dr. Serge I. Doroshov (Doroshev). Dr. Doroshov was born in western Siberia, Russia in 1937. He lost his father and mother at a very young age.

https://www.fisheries.noaa.gov/feature-story/noaa-science-supports-atlantic-sturgeon-recovery-effort-chesapeake-bay

NASPS Governing Board elections are currently underway.  Please find the nominee biographies below.   NASPS Governing Board Nominee Biographies

The NASPS Student Subunit is looking to recruit students working on sturgeon or paddlefish to participate in subunit activities! Benefits of membership include networking opportunities, participation in the student activities at the annual meeting, and eligibility for student awards. Please contact subunit president Brendan Dula

The Wisconsin DNR produced a video highlighting the capture and transfer project they are collaboratively work on with the Menominee Indian Tribe of Wisconsin to restore lake sturgeon above a couple of barriers on the Wolf River. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ym5qraTk1Ls

NASPS memberships are based on the calendar year, so please consider renewing your membership and directly supporting the society for 2020. Your membership contributes towards:   ·      Development of annual NASPS meetings, ·      Student awards, ·      Reduction in registration fees to attend NASPS conferences, and