NOAA Fisheries received a petition in June 2001 from several environmental organizations requesting that the agency list the north American green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris) under the Endangered Species Act.
June 2, 2010: NOAA Fisheries published final Endangered Species Act protective regulations (ESA 4(d) rule) for the southern distinct population segment of North American green sturgeon, and released a final environmental assessment analyzing the environmental impacts of these ESA Section 4(d) rules. This population is under the jurisdiction of the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Region, and this information is on its Website.
Oct. 9, 2009: NOAA Fisheries designated final Endangered Species Act critical habitat for the southern distinct population segment of North American green sturgeon. This population is under the jurisdiction of the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Region, and most of the information on critical habitat links to its Website.
Apr. 7, 2006: NOAA Fisheries listed the southern distinct population segment, or DPS, of north American green sturgeon as threatened under the Endangered Species Act. This population is under the jurisdiction of the NOAA Fisheries Southwest Region, and most of the information on this final listing links to its Website.
