Ahead of Earth Day, Welch Introduces Resolution to Recognize Ecological Importance of Lake Sturgeon and Emphasize Need for Increased Conservation Efforts for Freshwater Systems
April 19, 2024
April 19, 2024
WASHINGTON, April 19 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced a resolution to recognize the significant ecological and cultural role of lake sturgeon in Vermont and around the country. The resolution emphasizes the need for increased conservation efforts for lake sturgeon sustainability, as a keystone species and indicator of freshwater ecosystem health.
"As the largest and longest-li . . .
Yesterday, U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) introduced a resolution to recognize the significant ecological and cultural role of lake sturgeon in Vermont and around the country. The resolution emphasizes the need for increased conservation efforts for lake sturgeon sustainability, as a keystone species and indicator of freshwater ecosystem health.
"As the largest and longest-li . . .