The WILDSIDE
A newsletter for the supporters of the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance
and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
and the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge.
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2022
FallThe Fall issue invites you to meet the new IWRA executive director and the new DRIWR refuge manager. Read bios of new staff members and a biology update. There's also news about and photos of a visit by Congresswoman Dingell and Secretary of the Interior Haaland for the visitor center grand re-opening. Learn more by reading our latest issue.
The Winter issue includes a farewell message from outgoing DRIWR superintendent Susan White, a review of the newly-completed Mosaic Mural, a wrap-up of the 15th Annual Benefit Dinner, and much more. Learn more by reading our latest issue.
2021
Summer
The Refuge Gateway is now open seven days a week, programs have returned, and soon the John D. Dingell, Jr. Visitor Center will be open to welcome you to the Refuge! Meet new Refuge staff, learn about the new kayak launch, and read about how the fishing pier is a bit hit with anglers. Learn more by reading our latest issue.
2020
Year End EditionIt's official - the Refuge Gateway is now open! Learn about access to the fishing pier and the trails at Humbug Marsh. Read about upcoming volunteer opportunities, how research on the Refuge continued despite the pandemic, and the Agents of Discovery app for kids of all ages. This and much more inside!
SpringIn this issue, read special messages from IWRA Executive Director Joann Van Aken and DRIWR Refuge Administrator Susan White. There's a photo montage about the rise of the Refuge Gateway, and a recap of the Detroit Hawk Watch's observations of the fall migration. Click the image to read it all!
2019
SummerIn this issue, read about Alliance Chair Richard Micka's visit to Washington, D.C., a recap of the Annual Benefit Dinner and the Friends of the Refuge awards for 2018, and about bald eagle banding on the Refuge. There's a memoriam to Rep. John D. Dingell, Jr., and a recognition of this summer's interns. Click the image to read it all!
2018
FallIn this issue, read about the new Refuge Manager, Susan White, the new Refuge biologist, Jessie Fletcher, and the new invasive species technicians, Alexa Blankenship and Jessica Fransted. There's a wrap-up of the Annual Benefit Dinner, and a primer about the Detroit River Hawk Watch. And there's much more inside!
SpringIn this issue, read messages from departing Refuge Manager John Hartig and from acting Refuge Manager Steve Dushane. There's also an edition of "Jody's Notes" and a calendar of events. Learn about the first year of the pilot Partner Teacher Program and the continuing efforts of the conservation weed management program. Find this and more inside!
Past Issues
Other Reports
2017
FallIn this issue, read about the hard work of volunteer groups to improve trails at Humbug Marsh and about the growing partnership with students at Ralph J. Bunche Academy. Revisit the Annual Benefit Dinner and learn more about the John D. Dingell Friend of the Refuge Awards.
WinterIn this issue, read about the dedication of the Visitor Center to former US Representative John D. Dingell. Learn about ongoing stewardship efforts across the Refuge and how wetland restoration affects the balance of ecosystem services. Meet Urban Outreach Ally Mariam Salmassi and SCA Intern Shannon Nelson. Plus much more!