Pallid sturgeons are an indicator of ecological problems in the Missouri River (NPR!) https://www.kosu.org/energy-environment/2023-06-14/ancient-fish-modern-problem-how-the-pallid-sturgeon-could-be-a-warning-for-the-missouri-river
Lake sturgeon are spawning for the third time in the Mississippi River! https://www.stltoday.com/news/local/metro/a-prehistoric-fish-is-endangered-in-missouri-and-illinois-but-its-spawning-again/article_44755a6e-df9f-11ed-88ef-235b3b1ca774.html#tracking-source=home-top-story
Zeb Hogan’s new book called Chasing Giants (reviewed in the blog below) includes chapters on sturgeon! https://californiawaterblog.com/2023/05/14/monster-fish-lessons-for-sturgeon-management-in-california/