Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
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The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is the only international wildlife refuge in North America. The refuge includes islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and waterfront lands along 48 miles of Detroit River and Western Lake Erie shorelines. Stop by the John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center as you begin your visit.

About the Refuge
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. Learn more...
Blue Heron Photo Credit: USFWS Tom Kachelmeyer	Humbug Marsh Photo Credit: USFWS Jerry Jourdan
Visitor Activities: Experience the interactive visitor center exhibits; Fish the Detroit River on the 700 foot long fishing pier; Walk over three miles of trails (dogs permitted on leash); Sit quietly as you enjoy the vista of Humbug Marsh, Michigan’s only Wetland of International Importance; Participate in family friendly nature programming; Bring a picnic lunch and stay for awhile; Use the accessible kayak launch; and Find your "Nearby Nature!"

About the Refuge

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. Learn more...

Blue Heron

Photo Credit: USFWS Tom Kachelmeyer

Humbug Marsh

Photo Credit: USFWS Jerry Jourdan

Visitor Activities:

Experience the interactive visitor center exhibits;
Fish the Detroit River on the 700 foot long fishing pier;
Walk over three miles of trails (dogs permitted on leash);
Sit quietly as you enjoy the vista of Humbug Marsh, Michigan’s only Wetland of International Importance;
Participate in family friendly nature programming;
Bring a picnic lunch and stay for awhile;
Use the accessible kayak launch; and
Find your "Nearby Nature!"