a. Lake sturgeon from the Lake Superior Basin have been raised at Genoa NFH for restoration to the area since 1995. USFWS.

Yellow perch are among the many Great Lakes species that are reared for sport fish enhancement at Genoa NFH. USFWS.

In December, Genoa NFH welcomed a new partner to the hatchery grounds. The Great Lakes Aquarium in Duluth, MN sent two representatives to tour the hatchery and adopt some of Genoa’s certified disease-free stock for use in exhibits that focus on Great Lakes Basin habitats and animals. Besides fish, the Great Lakes Aquarium features amphibians, reptiles, birds, and mammals, using an entire ecosystem approach to interpret Lake Superior biological interactions.

Genoa provided three species to enhance the Aquarium’s existing exhibits with a diversity of life stages and species. Three 10 inch lake sturgeon, six 4 inch smallmouth bass, and six 6 inch sauger were selected by Aquarium culturists for their exhibits. This partnership will help the Aquarium in its mission, which is to ”capture the wonder and excitement of Lake Superior, inspire responsibility for the world's large lakes and fresh water and create understanding of their value”. Partnering with the country’s largest freshwater aquarium helps Genoa NFH attain its goal to provide quality environmental education experiences as well. The educational programming, accessibility to native North American fish and wildlife species, and emphasis on stewardship provided by the professional staff of Great Lakes Aquarium reach over 10,000 American students per year, and many more visitors of all age groups.