Characterizing Gulf Sturgeon Spawning Habitat, Habitat Use and Origins of Juvenile Sturgeon in the Pearl and Pascagoula River Systems
Implementing Organization
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration; US Department of the Interior
Overview
DWH Project Funding
$2,761,000
Known Leveraged Funding
$0
Funding Organization
Natural Resource Damage Assessment Trustees (NRDA)
Funding Program
Natural Resource Damage Assessment NRDA
Details
Project Category
Environmental
Project Actions
Species Restoration
Targeted Resources
Fish/Fish Habitats
Project Description
This project will provide data for targeted restoration activities of Gulf sturgeon in the Pearl and Pascagoula River systems and is designed to support the selection of priority restoration projects that target spawning habitat and/or spawning habitat enhancement. Data collected will include the location and extent of essential spawning habitat, patterns of accessibility and use of this habitat by adult Gulf sturgeon, and origins of juvenile sturgeon.
Contact
Kate Healy(251) 517-8010
katherine_healy@fws.gov
Project Website
None
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