Contact Us

Refuge Contact Information

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 
5437 West Jefferson Ave,
Trenton, MI 48183
Main Office: (734) - 365 - 0219

John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center Hours:
Thursday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Want us to be open more often? Join us as a Front Desk Greeter and Nature Store Volunteer by emailing us at driwr_volunteer@fws.gov

The visitor center will be closed on all federal holidays.

Refuge Hours: 
The grounds around the facility are open for self-guided visitation seven days a week during daylight hours. The site is located at the above address. There are no trash cans on-site. Please pack all litter, including doggie "presents" out with you!

Check out the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Facebook page for refuge updates.

Have a general question or want to ask about a program? Contact us by emailing detroitriver@fws.gov

Law enforcement issues should be referred to the National Wildlife Refuge System TIPs Line: 1-844-397-8477

Other General Contacts

Dan Kennedy

Refuge Manager

Steve Dushane

Deputy Refuge Manager

Jody DeMeyere

Visitor Services Manager

Lisa Bryant

Community Engagement Coordinator

Doug Briggs

Great Lakes East Patrol Captain (Law Enforcement)

John Nicely

Maintenance Mechanic

Jessie Fletcher

Wildlife Biologist

Aleigha Alexander

Park Ranger (Volunteer Coordinator)

Ryan Wulf

Maintenance Worker

Jazmyn Bernard

Park Ranger (Environmental Education)

Todd Weston

Park Ranger (Interpretation)

Nicole LaFleur

Executive Director, International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA)

Michelle Sorenson

Nature Store Manager (IWRA Staff)

Alexa Blankenship

Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area Biological Technician (IWRA Contractor)

Emma Delie

Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area Biological Technician (IWRA Contractor)

Dave DeMeyere

Maintenance Technician (IWRA Staff)

Erika Van Kirk

Detroit River Hawk Watch Apprentice

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