A unique gem located in southeast Michigan in the heart of a metropolitan area, Detroit River IWR is the only international wildlife refuge in North America.
We're excited to welcome you to the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center grand opening at the Detroit River IWR Gateway site on May 9th 2020!
The 2018 Annual Report for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
2018 Annual Report
The last generation of monarchs migrate to Mexico. The supergeneration migrates from mid-August in the north to early October in the south.
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Habitat and wildlife found along the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie offer world class opportunities for birding enthusiasts!
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Our offices have been moved to a temporary facility on our journey to our future visitor center. All old office phone numbers have been permanently disabled. Please contact staff at the emails listed on the "contact us" page during this transition.
The Midwest Region of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service welcomes Susan White as the new Refuge Manager to the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge!
The Humbug Marsh Unit is still closed due to visitor center construction. The Fix, Strong and Gibraltar Bay units are OPEN to self guided exploration. Get out there and enjoy the trails.
The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is proud to be a part of an incredible network of lands that allow wildlife a place to live and people a place to connect.
We have an official date for the John D. Dingell Visitor Center Grand Opening, May 9, 2020. Please stay off site as we are still under construction. Check back here for future updates!
The National Wildlife Refuge System, within the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, manages a national network of lands and waters set aside to conserve America's fish, wildlife, and plants.
Hunting opportunities are available on select units of the Refuge. For more information download the refuge hunt brochure.
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