The lake sturgeon is often called a “living fossil” as it has existed in its present form for at least 100 million years. The species was sought after as an important food source and its eggs were used for caviar. Unfortunately, due to over-harvesting and habitat degradation, the lake sturgeon was nearly wiped out in the United States and southern Canada by the early 1900s.

Join a Voyageurs National Park biologist and learn about current lake sturgeon research occurring throughout the Namakan Lake System, including the Namakan Reservoir and the Namakan River and its tributaries.

Evening programs are offered every Friday night during the summer at the historic Woodenfrog State Forest Campground Refectory near Kabetogama Lake from 7-8 p.m.

Programs are sponsored by the Friends of Voyageurs National Park. No fee or registration is required to attend. Visit www.nps.gov/voya [1] for more information, or contact Kabetogama Lake Visitor Center at 218-875-2111.