New Signs Feature Facts About the Monster Fish of the James

Learn about Atlantic sturgeon and maybe even see one breach near the boat ramp at Ancarrow’s Landing

Do you want to know more about Atlantic sturgeon? If you find yourself in the Richmond area, keep an eye out for JRA’s new interpretive signs. They can be found at the Conch Republic in Rocketts Landing, near the boat ramp at Ancarrow’s Landing and along the Canal Walk at the Turning Basin. The signs were placed at these locations because sturgeon have been known to breach, or jump out of the water, just below the river’s fall line during the summer and fall.

JRA's Lead Educator Intern, Kyle Burnette, and RiverRat volunteer Steve Hill installing the new Atlantic Sturgeon signs.

If you are still curious about sturgeon, there is more! A special documentary on James River sturgeon is scheduled to be released at the Richmond Environmental Film Festival on Sunday, February 9. This film, narrated by JRA and US Fish and Wildlife staff, will highlight the challenges facing sturgeon today, as well as our need to work together to protect the health of river.

Not in the Richmond area?  You can contact Jamie Brunkow, Lower James Riverkeeper, at jbrunkow@jrava.org with your questions and concerns regarding Atlantic sturgeon.