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October 31, 2008 -- Humbug Marsh Protected as a Place for Wildlife and Children
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October 10, 2008 -- Detroit River Sturgeon Restoration
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October 6, 2008 -- National Wildlife Refuge Week
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September 22, 2008 -- Monroe Power Plant Shoreline Restoration
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September 19, 2008 -- National Public Lands Day
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September 12, 2008 -- $250,000 for Land Acquisition in Monroe County
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September 5, 2008 -- Detroit River Hawk Watch
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August 28, 2008 - Paddle By Your Refuge
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August 19, 2008 - Bald Eagle Platform Constructed on Humbug Island
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July 26, 2008 - Plum Creek Bay Added to Refuge
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May 30, 2008 - Elizabeth Park Canal Shoreline Restoration
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May 20, 2008 - Adventure in the Refuge
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May 14, 2008 - State of the Strait Lecture to be Given at University of Toledo
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April 19, 2008 - Fighting Island Sturgeon Spawning Reef
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April 19, 2008 - Canada Takes Action to Restore Sturgeon
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April 14, 2008 - Celebrate International Migratory Bird Day on May 10th
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March 25 , 2008 - Lady of the Lake Property Added to Refuge
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March 13 , 2008 - Coming Home Presentation at
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March 4 , 2008 - Park Ranger Joins Refuge Staff
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February 27, 2008 - Annual Benefit Dinner
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February 1, 2008 - Coming Home Presentation
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January 28, 2008 - Rebecca Sowder Awarded Fellowship
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December 20, 2007 - Winter Nature Programs at Humbug Marsh
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December 14, 2007 - Alliance Elects New Chairperson
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December 4, 2007 - State of the Strait Report Released
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November 1, 2007 - Wildlife Provides Spectacular Show
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October 11, 2007 - National Wildlife Refuge Week
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October 8, 2007 - 65 Acres at Mouth of Swan Creek Are Added to Refuge
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October 2, 2007 - Senator Levin Amendments Would Transfer Unique Habitats at Former Nike Site On Grosse lle Into Refuge
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October 2, 2007 - Grassy Island Public Health Consultation Completed
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September 18 , 2007 - Fall Nature Programs Announced for Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
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September 10 , 2007 - Lower Detroit River and Lake Erie Metropark Designated Important Bird Areas
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August 15 , 2007 - Paddle by Your Refuge to be Held on Sept. 16, 2007
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August 6 , 2007 - Detroit River Honored With First Historical Marker for the Michigan Conservation Trail
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July 31, 2007 - Detroit Free Press Outdoor Writer to Speak on Key Great Lakes Issues that Affect Boaters
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July 3, 2007 - Ducks Unlimited Raises $85,000 for Monroe Area Wetlands
Release LinkJune 28, 2007 - Bald Eagle Soars Off Endangered Species List
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June 26, 2007 - Chevy Open Bass Tournament Comes to Detroit River on July 12-15, 2007
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June 22, 2007 - First Day to Buy 2007 Federal Duck Stamp at Bass Pro Shop in Auburn Hills, Michigan
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June 18, 2007 - Black Lagoon Becomes Ellias Cove
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May 21, 2007 - DTE Energy and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Announce Partnership to Restore Wetlands at Monroe Power Plant
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May 16, 2007 - Congressman Dingell Announces U.S.-Canada Partnership to Build a Sturgeon Spawning Reef off Fighting Island
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May 16, 2007 - Canadian Member of Parliament Watson Announces Canada-U.S. Partnership to Build a Sturgeon Spawning Reef off Fighting Island
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May 12, 2007 - Dedication of Wildlife Observation Deck at Humbug Marsh and Release of U.S.-Canada Bird Driving Tour Map
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May 12, 2007 - Canada and U.S. Launch "Byways to Flyways" - An International Bird Driving Tour
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May 1, 2007 - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Hires Executive Director
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Feb. 23, 2007 - Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority Partners with Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to Manage Unique Habitats
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Feb. 15, 2007 - Wayne County Parks to Unveil Schematic Plans for Refuge Gateway
Release LinkFeb. 14, 2007 - MDCH Seeks Public Comment On Grassy Island Health Consultation
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Jan. 26, 2007 - IWRA's Paddle By Your Refuge Receives Statewide Award
Release LinkJan. 19, 2007 - Deputy Interior Secretary Scarlett Announces Service Grants to Restore Coastal Wetlands in 14 States
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Jan. 8, 2007 - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Seeks Executive Director
Release LinkJan. 3, 2007 - Michigan Historical Marker To Be Placed At Refuge Gateway
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Dec. 12, 2006 - Ornithologist Joins Refuge Staff
Release LinkOct. 26, 2006 - State of the Strait Conference
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Oct. 24, 2006 - Lake Whitefish Released in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
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Oct. 17, 2006 - $1.5 million Project Will Restore Wetlands at Refuge Gateway
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Oct. 16, 2006 - Erie Marsh Added to Refuge
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Sept. 11, 2006 - Next Grassy Island Forum Scheduled for Oct. 12th at Wyandotte Boat Club
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Sept. 11, 2006 - Metropolitan Affairs Coalition Releases Detroit Heritage River Water Trail Plan
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Sept. 11, 2006 - $20,000 Secured for Restoring a Natural Shoreline at the Kayak Landing Being Created Along the Elizabeth Park Canal
Release LinkAug. 14, 2006 - Dingell Statement on Avian Influenza found in Monroe County Swans
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Aug. 14, 2006 - $75,000 Secured for Humbug Marsh Greenway Trails
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Aug. 14, 2006 - $100,000 Secured for Public Education and Eco-tourism Project focused on Birds
Release LinkAug. 3, 2006 - Eastern Michigan University Student Receives Fellowship to Work on Detroit River Wildlife Refuge
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Aug. 3, 2006 - Eastern Michigan University Student Awarded Metropolitan Affairs Coalition-Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Fellowship
July 11, 2006 - DNR Confirms Virus in Lake St. Clair Fish
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May 19, 2006 - Lake Whitefish Returning to Detroit River to Spawn
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Mar. 28, 2006 - Kresge Foundation Awards Grant to Wayne County Parks for Green Design of Refuge Gateway Mar. 9, 2006 - Grassy Island Forum on March 9th at Wyandotte Boat Club Feb. 17, 2006 - FOUR GRANTS TOTALLING $118,000 AWARDED TO INTERNATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE Jan. 17, 2006 - Gard Island Added to Refuge Dec. 28, 2005 - 2002 Oil Spill in the Rouge and Detroit Rivers Dec. 26, 2005 - International Wildlife Refuge Alliance Established Dec. 5, 2005 - BASF Corporation Receives Conservation Award Nov. 16, 2005 - Black Lagoon Cleanup Complete
Release LinkOct. 31, 2005 - Automotive Components Holdings Partners with the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to Manage Unique Wetlands Oct. 31, 2005 - Eagle Island Marsh Added to Refuge Oct. 24, 2005 - North American Wetlands Conservation Act Funding for Detroit River Oct. 18, 2005 - State of the Strait Report Released October 11, 2005 - Dingell Secures Humbug Trail Money Aug. 23, 2005 - Detroit River Conservation Initiatives to be recognized at White House Conference on Cooperative Conservation. Aug. 18, 2005 - EPA Administrator Praises Detroit River PartnershipsJune 30, 2005 - Comprehensive Conservation Plan June 13, 2005 - DTE Energy Foundation to Help Build Refuge Gateway May 23, 2005 - Shoreline Rehabilitation in River Rouge April 15, 2005 - Wildflower Tour a Great Way to Learn About Refuge March 10, 2005 - Detroit Audubon Annual ConferenceSeptember 27, 2004 - Detroit River's "Black Lagoon" to be First Great Lakes Legacy Act Cleanup
TRENTON, Mich., Sept. 27 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The Black Lagoon on the Detroit River in Trenton, Mich., will be the first contaminated sediment site to be cleaned up under the Great Lakes Legacy Act.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Mike Leavitt announced the joint project with Larry Arreguin of Governor Jennifer Granholm's Southeast Michigan office.
Site preparation begins this week and the dredging will begin in mid- October. The project will be completed using $4.2 million in Legacy Act funds and $2.3 million from the Clean Michigan Initiative.
Humbug LinkSeptember 16, 2004 - Humbug Marsh Protection Completed September 16, 2004 - Humbug Marsh Protection Completed Detroit, MI, 9/16/04
U.S. Congressman John Dingell, the Trust for Public Land,and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service announced today the sale of Humbug Marsh, 410 acres of marsh and upland located along the Detroit River. This will be owned and managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service as part of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
August 30, 2004 - Rehabilitation of Detroit River Shoreline Launched at Grosse Ile Nature Area June 29, 2004 - Federal Grant to Improve International Wildlife Refuge Outreach June 24, 2004 - John Hartig named as First Full-Time Manager of Detroit River International Wildlife RefugeJune 17, 2004 - Bald eagles born on BASF's Fighting Island
Birth of chicks another milestone in former industrial site's environmental revitalization_______
WYANDOTTE, Mich., June 14, 2004 -- BASF's Fighting Island, a three-square-mile ecological habitat in the Detroit River, has undergone several projects over the past several years, including tree reforestation, wetland restoration, and vegetation planting. Now, the island is home for two adult bald eagles and their two recently hatched chicks.
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Dr. John H. Hartig, Refuge Manager Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Large Lakes Research Station 9311 Groh Road Grosse Ile, MI 48138 Phone: 734-692-7608 Fax: 734-692-7603 E-mail: john_hartig@fws.gov |