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Lake Sturgeons Reborn: Successful Natural Breeding in Coosa River

8/9/2025

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In a remarkable triumph for conservation, lake sturgeons are now breeding naturally in the Coosa River, Alabama, and Georgia, signaling a hopeful resurgence after local extinction. This milestone comes after two decades of dedicated efforts by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, with a University of Georgia study confirming their wild reproduction. Ongoing monitoring will track their recovery journey.

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In a remarkable triumph for conservation, lake sturgeons are now breeding naturally in the Coosa River, Alabama, and Georgia, signaling a hopeful resurgence after local extinction. This milestone comes after two decades of dedicated efforts by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, with a University of Georgia study confirming their wild reproduction. Ongoing monitoring will track their recovery journey.