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Endangered Pallid Sturgeon Spotted in Des Moines River!
8/27/2025
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Story summary
- The Iowa Department of Natural Resources (DNR) recorded two federally endangered pallid sturgeon in the Des Moines River, the first since 2014.
- Their capture during annual sampling surprised officials due to their rarity.
- The population is critically small and not self-sustaining.
- Anglers are required to release pallid and lake sturgeon unharmed.
