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
Visitor Services Manager
Community Engagement Coordinator
Great Lakes East Patrol Captain (Law Enforcement)
Park Ranger (Volunteer Coordinator)
Park Ranger (Environmental Education)
Park Ranger (Interpretation)
Executive Director, International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA)
Nature Store Manager (IWRA Staff)
Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area Biological Technician (IWRA Contractor)
Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Weed Management Area Biological Technician (IWRA Contractor)