Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Birdwatching Eco-tourism and Education

Michigan Sea Grant, in partnership with the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, helped construct a wildlife observation deck and educational signage at Humbug Marsh in the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The observation deck, signage and map are designed to promote eco-tourism.

• The birdwatching tour map and educational brochure highlight key birdwatching spots in southeast Michigan and southwest Ontario.
• With 29 species of waterfowl, 65 species of fish and 300 species of migratory birds, the area is an outstanding location to watch migratory birds.

About the Wildlife Refuge

• The refuge is open to the public on a limited basis and only during daylight hours. For more information, contact the refuge manager at (734) 692-7608.
• The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge covers 48 miles of shoreline and more than 5,000 acres on the lower Detroit River and the western shore of Lake Erie.
• Refuge visitors can hunt, fish, hike and watch wildlife.
• Volunteer opportunities include trail maintenance controlling invasive plants and assisting with education programs. Contact the refuge staff at (734) 692-7649.
• The refuge is located near the Lake Erie Metropark.

Partnership: Michigan Sea Grant and the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance

• This project – a partnership of the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance (IWRA) and Michigan Sea Grant – was supported by Wild Birds Unlimited, Inc. Pathways to Nature® Conservation Fund, a program of the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. It was completed in the spring of 2007. See IRWA

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