Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge, Michigan Camping & Hiking
Directions Not Applicable. Phone 734-365-0219 Activities BOATING, FISHING Camping Reservations Reserve your campsite at these camping areas: Michigan Campgrounds Hiking Trails Looking for nice hiking areas to take a hike? Choose from these scenic hiking trails: Michigan Hiking Trails Related Link(s) More Michigan Recreation Areas Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge On December 21, 2001, President Bush signed legislation establishing the first International Wildlife Refuge in North America. The refuge, which includes islands, coastal wetlands, marshes, shoals, and riverfront lands along 18 miles of the Lower Detroit River, will protect and restore habitat for 29 species of waterfowl, 65 kinds of fish, and 300 species of migratory birds along the river in Michigan and Canada. Business interests are playing a key role in supporting the creation of the International Wildlife Refuge. The Service owns four islands within the refuge. The refuge is managed by staff at Ottawa National Wildlife Refuge, in