Contact Us

Refuge Contact Information

Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge 
5437 West Jefferson Ave,
Trenton, MI 48183
Main Office: (734) - 365 - 0219

John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center Hours:
Thursday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Friday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sunday - 10:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Want us to be open more often? Join us as a Front Desk Greeter and Nature Store Volunteer by emailing us at driwr_volunteer@fws.gov

The visitor center will be closed on all federal holidays.

Refuge Hours: 
The grounds around the facility are open for self-guided visitation seven days a week during daylight hours. The site is located at the above address. There are no trash cans on-site. Please pack all litter, including doggie "presents" out with you!

Have a general question or want to ask about a program? Contact us by emailing detroitriver@fws.gov

Law enforcement issues should be referred to the National Wildlife Refuge System TIPs Line: 1-844-397-8477

Key Contacts

FWS Park Ranger in hat smiling for the camera
Park Ranger - Interpretation Programs
National Wildlife Refuge System,
Urban Wildlife Conservation
Additional Role(s)
Education Programs,
Interpretive Programs,
Ranger led Programs
Expertise
Interpretation Programs
Area
MI
Trenton,MI
Women smiling and standing in front of sign
Detroit River-Western Lake Erie Cooperative Wetland Management Area Coordinator
Partners for Fish and Wildlife,
National Wildlife Refuge System
Additional Role(s)
Invasive Species
Area
MI
Trenton,MI

Location and Contact Information