Sturgeon Palooza

The Black River Lake Sturgeon Hatchery and Research Center is celebrating 25 years of conservation, research, and education dedicated to the recovery of Michigan’s lake sturgeon. Michigan State University has played a key role by training students, supporting hatchery and rearing operations and conducting research. Join us in celebrating this milestone.

When: September 25, 2026, Reception 4 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Also featuring two free showings of the Dinosaur Fish documentary followed by panel discussions.

Where: Molecular Plant Sciences Building Atrium, 612 Wilson Rd, East Lansing, MI 48824

See the film! The 23-minute documentary Dinosaur Fish tells the story of the ongoing effort to restore the lake sturgeon population in the Saginaw Bay system. Since 2017 more than 7,000 sturgeon have been released into the Shiawassee, Flint, Tittabawassee and Cass rivers.

• 3 p.m. – First showing followed by a student/alumni panel
  at 3:30 p.m.
• 4-5:30 p.m. – Reception with refreshments held in the atrium.
• 5:30 p.m. – Second showing followed by an expert panel at 6 p.m.