The cultural significance of sturgeon return

Earlier this spring, conservationists marked the return of sturgeon to the Milwaukee River for the first time in more than one hundred years. This past weekend, people gathered to celebrate that return and acknowledge the significance of the restoration for the Indigenous community. A traditional game of lacrosse was held at Kletzsch Park – one of the most important sturgeon restoration sites. That’s where WUWM environmental reporter Susan Bence met Mark Denning, a member of the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin. He speaks about the cultural significance of the sturgeon and the game of lacrosse.