FOR ANCIENTS OF THE DEEP


A 175 Million Year History

STURGEON DATE BACK TO WHEN DINOSAURS ROAMED THE EARTH. Over the course of 175 million years, this exceptional species survived ice ages, volcanic eruptions, and other huge environmental changes.

White sturgeon also hold the distinction of being the largest freshwater fish in North America. They can reach 19 feet in length, 1,800 pounds in weight and live for more than 100 years. Throughout the ages, they have continued to provide regional biodiversity and a cultural keystone for area Tribes.