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Lake Erie Metropark
(Lower Detroit River)
Presented by
Michigan Sea Grant and
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Michigan State University Extension
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in partnership with Huron-Clinton Metropolitan Authority
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with support  from:
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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National Science Foundation
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
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U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
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MI DNR
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DTE Energy
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Lake Erie Metropark (Lower Detroit River) Registration & Directions

DISCOVERY CRUISE FEES

2.5 hr cruises: Adult $20, Children 6-17 years $10
4 hr cruises: Adult $25, Children 6-17 years $15
Minimum participant age is 6 years old.
Metropark vehicle entry fees apply to Summer Discovery Cruise participants.

Reservations

Refund Policy: Refunds are provided only if a cruise is cancelled by the Metropark. If a cruise is cancelled by the Metropark, every attempt will be made to reschedule. If rescheduling is not feasible, a refund will be provided.If payment was made by credit card, refunds will be applied to the same credit card account. If payment was made by check or cash, refunds take 3-4 weeks to process and all refunds are paid by check to the reserving party's name. No cash refunds are provided.

Please note: The Summer Discover Cruise fee will appear on your credit card statement as "MSG Conference".

Special Pricing (EPA grant funded)

  • Aliens Among Us: $5 all ages
  • Great Lakes Science for Teachers: $10 (adult active educators only) Note: teachers will receive a $50 EPA stipend in addition to reduced registration.
  • Detroit River Revival: $5 all ages
  • Big River Meander: $10 all ages
  • Journey through the Straits: $15 adult and $10 ages 6-17

Directions
All Discovery Cruises leave from the Lake Erie Metropark marina, except the May 21 cruises which leave from Elizabeth Park Marina.
See: Lake Erie Metropark website
See: Lake Erie Metropark map (PDF) | Elizabeth Park Marina (May 21st only)

 


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