As part of our Fishable Waters initiatives, we're sharing education and awareness pieces about two remarkable, endangered Savannah River fish species: Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeon. Both call the Savannah River home when they're not hanging out in the Atlantic Ocean or coastal waterways. They are anadromous fish, which means they come upstream from the coast to spawn and hatch in the river channel or ideally, in our rocky shoals. These river monsters have been around for millions of years, thriving until overfishing, pollution, and habitat loss led to their decline.
Now, efforts by conservationists and agencies like NOAA Fisheries are starting to improve their numbers. We'll be highlighting projects that help save the sturgeon, fun facts, and more to build appreciation for this remarkable fish. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and our blog. Click here to read more about Sturgeon on the Blue Heron Blog!
Show Your Support
Sport the latest Savannah Riverkeeper tee or tank featuring these fishes in three lovely lowcountry colors, a collaboration with Blackmon outfitters. Proceeds support our education efforts. Get your Save the Sturgeon t-shirt here!
This month, buy a fish cutout to show that you helped the endangered Sturgeon at participating businesses in Augusta and Savannah, GA. Keep an eye out at your favorite breweries, restaurants, and grocers, and check back for locations!
Report Sturgeon sightings or strandings to NOAA Fisheries
If you find a stranded, injured, or dead sturgeon, please report it to NOAA Fisheries at (978) 281-9328 or in the Southeast at (844) STURG-911 or (844) 788-7491, or send us an email at [email protected].
Now, efforts by conservationists and agencies like NOAA Fisheries are starting to improve their numbers. We'll be highlighting projects that help save the sturgeon, fun facts, and more to build appreciation for this remarkable fish. Follow along on Facebook, Instagram, and our blog. Click here to read more about Sturgeon on the Blue Heron Blog!
Show Your Support
Sport the latest Savannah Riverkeeper tee or tank featuring these fishes in three lovely lowcountry colors, a collaboration with Blackmon outfitters. Proceeds support our education efforts. Get your Save the Sturgeon t-shirt here!
This month, buy a fish cutout to show that you helped the endangered Sturgeon at participating businesses in Augusta and Savannah, GA. Keep an eye out at your favorite breweries, restaurants, and grocers, and check back for locations!
Report Sturgeon sightings or strandings to NOAA Fisheries
If you find a stranded, injured, or dead sturgeon, please report it to NOAA Fisheries at (978) 281-9328 or in the Southeast at (844) STURG-911 or (844) 788-7491, or send us an email at [email protected].