Introduced
April 22, 2026
Mr. Welch submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works
RESOLUTION
Raising awareness of lake sturgeon.
- (1) continued collaboration among Federal, State, Tribal, and other partners to manage and increase lake sturgeon populations across their extensive range;
- (2) continued collaboration with Canada to jointly manage and increase lake sturgeon populations in our shared waters;
- (3) continued efforts to identify, protect, and restore the habitat of lake sturgeon;
- (4) continued efforts to prevent and control the spread of invasive species and restore the reproductive habitat of lake sturgeon;
- (5) increased public awareness of lake sturgeon; and
- (6) the education of anglers and local communities on the proper ways to handle lake sturgeon if caught.