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    2017 Annual Report

    Check out the 2017 Annual Report for the only International Wildlife Refuge in North America!

    2017 Annual Report

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    Grassy Island Update 2017

    Read about the 2017 Grassy Island Update.

    Grassy Island Update 2017

  • Barbara Hysell Monarch Butterfly

    Adios Monarcas

    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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    Byways to Flyways

    Habitat and wildlife found along the Detroit River and Western Lake Erie offer world class opportunities for birding enthusiasts!

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REFUGE UPDATES

Change of Office Location! No Phones!

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.

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Detroit River welcomes new Refuge Manager

Susan White Welcome to Region 3

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!

Learn more about Refuge Manager Susan White

Come Visit Us!

Fix Scenic 3

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.

Directions to Refuge Units that are open to the public

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Video

Urban Video

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.

Refuge Video
CONSTRUCTION UPDATE

Construction Update

Image of the visitor center with the Detroit River in the background courtesy USFWS

Both the visitor center and boat dock and fishing pier are still under construction. We do not have a set date for completion. At this time, there is no public entry allowed. Keep checking back as we will update this site as soon as construction is completed.

About the NWRS

National Wildlife Refuge System

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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.

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