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PDF Report	April 30, 2012 - Greening of Detroit Work Crew Starts at Refuge
PDF Report	April 26, 2012 - Annual Report Released
PDF Report	April 23, 2012 - Sugar Island Added to Refuge
PDF Report	April 12, 2012 - Earth Day Lecture Given at Monroe County Community College
PDF Report	April 9, 2012 - Prescribed Fire to be Carried Out in Berlin Township
PDF Report	April 3, 2012 - Youth Conservation Corps Jobs Offered
PDF Report	March 26, 2012 - Green Fire to be Shown at Trenton Village Theatre
PDF Report	Jan. 25, 2012 - Refuge Celebrates World Wetlands Day
PDF Report	Nov. 7, 2011 - Extreme Makeover: Brownfield Edition
PDF Report	Oct. 31, 2011 - State of the Strait Conference Convened at EMU
PDF Report	Sept. 28, 2011 - Refuge Bink & Hike
PDF Report	July 29, 2011 - Sustain Our Great Lakes Announces $8.2 million in Great Lakes Projects
PDF Report	July 27, 2011 - Landscape Designer to Give Seminar on Restoration of Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	July 6, 2011 - Secretary Salazar Visit's Refuge
PDF Report	May 18, 2011 - ITC Donates $70,000 for Phragmites Control
PDF Report	May 17, 2011 - 2010 Annual Report Released
PDF Report	May 13, 2011 - Ford Volunteers Work at Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	May 12, 2011 - Comment Period on Draft Compatibility Determination for Farming
PDF Report	May 4, 2011 - Wyandot Lead Sacred Land Ceremony at Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	April 18, 2011 - Migratory Bird Bash to be Celebrated on International Migratory Bird Day
PDF Report	April 7, 2011 - Refuge Prepares for Prescribed Burn
PDF Report	March 23, 2011 - Boy Scouts Restore Habitat at Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	March 9, 2011 - Refuge To Hire Youth Conservaton Corps Students
PDF Report	March 2, 2011 - Detroit Audubon Society to Host Annual Conference at Cobo Hall
PDF Report	Feb. 14, 2011 - Over 5,000 Mallard Ducks Documented in Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	Feb. 10, 2011 - Hunt Plan Out for Public Comment
PDF Report	Feb. 8, 2011 - World Wetlands Day to be Celebrated at Gibraltar Carlson High School
PDF Report	Feb. 1, 2011 - Creating a New Waterfront Porch for Wildlife and People
PDF Report	Jan. 14, 2011 - Common Tern Habitat Restored on Belle Isle
PDF Report	Dec. 16, 2010 - Partnership to Restore Common Terns
PDF Report	Nov. 19, 2010 - NOAA Announces $2.5 Million for Erie Marsh Restoration
PDF Report	Oct. 29, 2010 - EMU and the Service Partner to Fight Invasive Species Using High Tech Tools
PDF Report	Oct. 23, 2010 - Gibraltar Bay Unit addes to Refuge
PDF Report	Oct. 22, 2010 - Great Lakes Restoration in Action in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
PDF Report	Oct. 12, 2010 - Nationally Renowned Raptor Photographer to Speak at Lake Erie Metropark
PDF Report	Sept. 25, 2010 - Brancheau Wetlands Restored
PDF Report	June 25, 2010 - Refuge Participates in River Raisin Heritage Trail Dedication
PDF Report	May 14, 2010 - Ford Volunteers Construct Entry Garden at Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	May 13, 2010 - Refuge Participates in Detroit River Days
PDF Report	May 5, 2010 - Refuge hosts Migratory Bird Day
PDF Report	April 12, 2010 - Refuge Hosts Flying Wild Workshop
PDF Report	April 6, 2010 - 35-Acre Burke Tract Added to Refuge
PDF Report	March 23, 2010 - Refuge to Offer Youth Conservation Corps Jobs
PDF Report	March 20, 2010 - Audubon and Partners Kickoff Statewide Effort to Recognize IBAs
PDF Report	March 15, 2010 - Refuge Hosts Patch Contest
PDF Report	March 4, 2010 - Refuge Hosts Photography Program
PDF Report	Feb. 20, 2010 - NTH Receives American Council of Engineering Companies Award for Construction of Shelter and Trails at Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	Feb. 16, 2010 - Ford Marsh Added to Refuge
PDF Report	Feb. 5, 2010 - Refuge Hosts Birding on Ice
PDF Report	Feb. 2, 2010 - Humbug Marsh Designated as Ramsar Site
PDF Report	Jan. 29, 2010 - State of the Strait Report Released
PDF Report	Jan. 15, 2010 - New Law Enforcement Officer Starts at Refuge
PDF Report	Dec. 2, 2009 - Refuge Gateway Wetland Restoration
PDF Report	Nov. 20, 2009 - New Wildlife Observation Platform at Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	Nov. 20, 2009 - Refuge Gateway Master Plan Receives AIA Design Award
PDF Report	Oct. 22, 2009 - Volunteers Plant Trees at Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	Oct. 15, 2009 - BASF Restores Fish Habitat in Trenton Channel
PDF Report	Oct. 5, 2009 - National Wildlife Refuge Week
PDF Report	Sept. 29, 2009 - Osprey Nest in Wayne County
PDF Report	Sept. 22, 2009 - National Public Lands Day
PDF Report	July 1, 2009 - EMU Gets Grant to Map Invasive Species in Refuge
PDF Report	June 8, 2009 - Annual Benefit Dinner slated for June 27th
PDF Report	May 27, 2009 - Congressman Dingell Announces Student Tours of Refuge
PDF Report	May 26, 2009 - Lake Sturgeon Have Arrived
PDF Report	April 16, 2009 - Youth Conservation Corps Coming to Refuge
PDF Report	April 16, 2009 - Gibraltar Wetlands Unit Added to Refuge
PDF Report	April 14, 2009 - Comcast Cares Day
PDF Report	April 7, 2009 - Visitor Services Public Forum
PDF Report	April 6, 2009 - Prescribed Burn at Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	April 3, 2009 - Anna Vollick Joins Refuge Staff
PDF Report	March 2, 2009 -- State of the Strait Conference
PDF Report	Feb. 2, 2009 -- Boat Dock and Fishing Pier Public Meeting
PDF Report	Jan. 16, 2009 -- Humbug Marsh Public Use Forum
PDF Report	Nov. 8, 2008 -- Belle Isle Common Tern Project
PDF Report	Nov. 3, 2008 -- Citizens Environment Alliance Seminar
PDF Report	October 31, 2008 -- Humbug Marsh Protected as a Place for Wildlife and Children
PDF Report	October 10, 2008 -- Detroit River Sturgeon Restoration
PDF Report	October 6, 2008 -- National Wildlife Refuge Week
PDF Report	September 22, 2008 -- Monroe Power Plant Shoreline Restoration
PDF Report	Sept. 19, 2008 - Refuge Patch Contest for Kids
PDF Report	September 19, 2008 -- National Public Lands Day
PDF Report	September 12, 2008 -- $250,000 for Land Acquisition in Monroe County
PDF Report	September 5, 2008 -- Detroit River Hawk Watch
PDF Report	August 28, 2008 - Paddle By Your Refuge
PDF Report	August 19, 2008 - Bald Eagle Platform Constructed on Humbug Island
PDF Report	July 26, 2008 - Plum Creek Bay Added to Refuge
PDF Report	May 30, 2008 - Elizabeth Park Canal Shoreline Restoration
PDF Report	May 20, 2008 - Adventure in the Refuge
PDF Report	May 14, 2008 - State of the Strait Lecture to be Given at University of Toledo
PDF Report	April 19, 2008 - Fighting Island Sturgeon Spawning Reef
PDF Report	April 19, 2008 - Canada Takes Action to Restore Sturgeon
PDF Report	April 14, 2008 - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 10th
PDF Report	March 25 , 2008 - Lady of the Lake Property Added to Refuge
PDF Report	March 13 , 2008 - Coming Home Presentation at Monroe County Community College
PDF Report	March 4 , 2008 - Park Ranger Joins Refuge Staff
PDF Report	February 27, 2008 - Annual Benefit Dinner
PDF Report	February 1, 2008 - Coming Home Presentation
PDF Report	January 28, 2008 - Rebecca Sowder Awarded Fellowship
PDF Report	December 20, 2007 - Winter Nature Programs at Humbug Marsh
PDF Report	December 14, 2007 - Alliance Elects New Chairperson
PDF Report	December 4, 2007 - State of the Strait Report Released
PDF Report	November 1, 2007 - Wildlife Provides Spectacular Show
PDF Report	October 11, 2007 - National Wildlife Refuge Week
PDF Report	October 8, 2007 - 65 Acres at Mouth of Swan Creek Are Added to Refuge
PDF Report	October 2, 2007 - Senator Levin Amendments Would Transfer Unique Habitats at Former Nike Site On Grosse lle Into Refuge
PDF Report	October 2, 2007 - Grassy Island Public Health Consultation Completed
PDF Report	September 18 , 2007 - Fall Nature Programs Announced for Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
PDF Report	September 10 , 2007 - Lower Detroit River and Lake Erie Metropark Designated Important Bird Areas
PDF Report	August 15 , 2007 - Paddle by Your Refuge to be Held on Sept. 16, 2007
PDF Report	August 6 , 2007 - Detroit River Honored With First Historical Marker for the Michigan Conservation Trail
PDF Report	July 31, 2007 - Detroit Free Press Outdoor Writer to Speak on Key Great Lakes Issues that Affect Boaters
PDF Report	July 3, 2007 - Ducks Unlimited Raises $85,000 for Monroe Area Wetlands
Release Link	June 28, 2007 - Bald Eagle Soars Off Endangered Species List
PDF Report	June 26, 2007 - Chevy Open Bass Tournament Comes to Detroit River on July 12-15, 2007
PDF Report	June 22, 2007 - First Day to Buy 2007 Federal Duck Stamp at Bass Pro Shop in Auburn Hills, Michigan
PDF Report	June 18, 2007 - Black Lagoon Becomes Ellias Cove
PDF Report	May 21, 2007 - DTE Energy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce Partnership to Restore Wetlands at Monroe Power Plant
PDF Report	May 16, 2007 - Congressman Dingell Announces U.S.-Canada Partnership to Build a Sturgeon Spawning Reef off Fighting Island
PDF Report	May 16, 2007 - Canadian Member of Parliament Watson Announces Canada-U.S. Partnership to Build a Sturgeon Spawning Reef off Fighting Island
PDF Report	May 12, 2007 - Dedication of Wildlife Observation Deck at Humbug Marsh and Release of U.S.-Canada Bird Driving Tour Map
PDF Report	May 12, 2007 - Canada and U.S. Launch "Byways to Flyways" - An International Bird Driving Tour
PDF Report	May 1, 2007 - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Hires Executive Director
PDF Report	Feb. 23, 2007  - Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Partners with Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to Manage Unique Habitats
PDF Report	Feb. 15, 2007  - Wayne County Parks to Unveil Schematic Plans for Refuge Gateway
Release Link	Feb. 14, 2007  - MDCH Seeks Public Comment On Grassy Island Health Consultation
PDF Report	Jan. 26, 2007  - IWRA's Paddle By Your Refuge Receives Statewide Award
Release Link	Jan. 19, 2007  - Deputy Interior Secretary Scarlett Announces Service Grants to Restore Coastal Wetlands in 14 States
PDF Report	Jan. 8, 2007  - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Seeks Executive Director
Release Link	Jan. 3, 2007  - Michigan Historical Marker To Be Placed At Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	Dec. 12, 2006  - Ornithologist Joins Refuge Staff
Release Link	Oct. 26, 2006  - State of the Strait Conference
PDF Report	Oct. 24, 2006  - Lake Whitefish Released in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
PDF Report	Oct. 17, 2006  - $1.5 million Project Will Restore Wetlands at Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	Oct. 16, 2006  - Erie Marsh Added to Refuge
PDF Report	Sept. 11, 2006  - Next Grassy Island Forum Scheduled for Oct. 12th at Wyandotte Boat Club
PDF Report	Sept. 11, 2006  - Metropolitan Affairs Coalition Releases Detroit Heritage River Water Trail Plan
PDF Report	Sept. 11, 2006  - $20,000 Secured for Restoring a Natural Shoreline at the Kayak Landing Being Created Along the Elizabeth Park Canal
Release Link	Aug. 14, 2006  - Dingell Statement on Avian Influenza found in Monroe County Swans
PDF Report	Aug. 14, 2006  - $75,000 Secured for Humbug Marsh Greenway Trails
PDF Report	Aug. 14, 2006  - $100,000 Secured for Public Education and Eco-tourism Project focused on Birds
Release Link	Aug. 3, 2006  - Eastern Michigan University Student Receives Fellowship to Work on Detroit River Wildlife Refuge
PDF Report	Aug. 3, 2006  - Eastern Michigan University Student Awarded Metropolitan Affairs Coalition-Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Fellowship
Release Link	July 11, 2006  - DNR Confirms Virus in Lake St. Clair Fish
PDF Report	May 19, 2006  - Lake Whitefish Returning to Detroit River to Spawn
PDF Report	Mar. 28, 2006  - Kresge Foundation Awards Grant to Wayne County Parks for Green Design of Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	Mar. 9, 2006  - Grassy Island Forum on March 9th at Wyandotte Boat Club
PDF Report	Feb. 17, 2006 - FOUR GRANTS TOTALLING $118,000 AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE
PDF Report	Jan. 17, 2006 - Gard Island Added to Refuge
PDF Report	Dec. 28, 2005 - 2002 Oil Spill in the Rouge and Detroit Rivers
PDF Report	Dec. 26, 2005 - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Established
PDF Report	Dec. 5, 2005 -  BASF Corporation Receives Conservation Award
PDF Report	Nov. 16, 2005 - Black Lagoon Cleanup Complete
Release Link	Oct. 31, 2005 - Automotive Components Holdings Partners with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to Manage Unique Wetlands
PDF Report	Oct. 31, 2005 - Eagle Island Marsh Added to Refuge
PDF Report	Oct. 24, 2005 - North American Wetlands Conservation Act Funding for Detroit River
PDF Report	Oct. 18, 2005 - State of the Strait Report Released
PDF Report	October 11, 2005 - Dingell Secures Humbug Trail Money
PDF Report	Aug. 23, 2005 - Detroit River Conservation Initiatives to be recognized at White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation.
PDF Report	Aug. 18, 2005 - EPA Administrator Praises Detroit River Partnerships
Release Link	June 30, 2005 - Comprehensive Conservation Plan
PDF Report	June 13, 2005 - DTE Energy Foundation to Help Build Refuge Gateway
PDF Report	May 23, 2005 - Shoreline Rehabilitation in River Rouge
PDF Report	April 15, 2005 - Wildflower Tour a Great Way to Learn About Refuge
PDF Report	March 10, 2005  -   Detroit Audubon Annual Conference
Copy of page	September 27, 2004 - Detroit River's "Black Lagoon" to be First Great Lakes Legacy Act Cleanup TRENTON, Mich., Sept. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Black Lagoon on the Detroit River in Trenton, Mich., will be the first contaminated sediment site to be cleaned up under the Great Lakes Legacy Act. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Mike Leavitt announced the joint project with Larry Arreguin of Governor Jennifer Granholm's Southeast Michigan office. Site preparation begins this week and the dredging will begin in mid- October. The project will be completed using $4.2 million in Legacy Act funds and $2.3 million from the Clean Michigan Initiative. Copy of page | Go the the U.S. Newswire web site
Humbug Link	September 16, 2004 - Humbug Marsh Protection Completed
Humbug PDF	September 16, 2004 - Humbug Marsh Protection Completed Detroit, MI, 9/16/04 U.S. Congressman John Dingell, the Trust for Public Land,and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the sale of Humbug Marsh, 410 acres of marsh and upland located along the Detroit River. This will be owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
Grosse Ile PDF	August 30, 2004 - Rehabilitation of Detroit River Shoreline Launched at Grosse Ile Nature Area
Outreach.pdf	June 29, 2004 - Federal Grant to Improve International Wildlife Refuge Outreach
Hartig named Manager	June 24, 2004 - John Hartig named as First Full-Time Manager of Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
See News Release --- Photos of chicks	June 17, 2004 - Bald eagles born on BASF's Fighting Island Birth of chicks another milestone in former industrial site's environmental revitalization _______ WYANDOTTE, Mich., June 14, 2004 -- BASF's Fighting Island, a three-square-mile ecological habitat in the Detroit River, has undergone several projects over the past several years, including tree reforestation, wetland restoration, and vegetation planting. Now, the island is home for two adult bald eagles and their two recently hatched chicks.