The Executive branch has recently released an update to the 2024 Unified Regulatory Agenda which now shows that a listing decision for the Amur Sturgeon and the Ponto Caspian Species will not occur before December 2024.
The Sturgeon Industry Alliance of America (SIAA) is a nonprofit trade organization representing sturgeon farmers, caviar importers, and purveyors within the U.S. and abroad to advocate on behalf of our domestic and global industry interests.
US Fish and Wildlife Service has delayed their decision on the endangerment listing status for the Amur Sturgon Acipenser Schrenckii, in part due to conversations with the Service, representative outreach and new scientific data submitted for review by the SIAA.
The Sturgeon Conservation Enhancement Act1 solves the threat facing commercial captive-bred sturgeon producers and importers from the anticipated designation of four sturgeon species as endangered before the end of 203. This designation will completely exempt sturgeon held in captivity and their progeny from Endangered Species Act (ESA) consultation requirements, prohibitions, and penalties . On August […]
This article is an overview of the SIAA organization, deliverables and position on sturgeon bans going into 2023 – a vital year for the industry. Here we highlight our structure, stances and accomplishments to date with what we see as possible solutions.
