Detroit River Area of Concern
From its reputation as one of the country’s most polluted rivers in the 1960s, to its current status as a major urban attraction, the Detroit River has an incredible story to tell. It’s one of the most remarkable ecological recovery stories in North America and has resulted in both ecological and economic benefits that lead to a higher quality of life for Detroiters and visitors alike.
Photos
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Cullen Plaza, Detroit RiverWalk
Cullen Plaza, along the Detroit Riverwalk. Credit: Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
Cullen Plaza, Detroit RiverWalk
Cullen Plaza, along the Detroit Riverwalk. Credit: Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
Gabriel Richard Park
Gabriel Richard Park, located at the eastern end of the Detroit RiverWalk. Credit: Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
William G. Milliken State Park
As the first urban park in Michigan, William G. Milliken State Park and Harbor provides a 31-acre green oasis along the Detroit RiverWalk. Credit: Detroit RiverFront Conservancy.
Cycling on the RiverWalk
Cycling on the Detroit RiverWalk. Credit: Detroit Greenways Coalition.
Detroit Riverfront pre-restoration
Material storage piles, dilapidated and abandoned buildings, cement silos, and underused surface parking lots dominated the Detroit riverfront east of the Renaissance Center as recently as the early 2000s. Credit: Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
Detroit River Water Pollution
Water pollution of the Detroit River in 1966. Credit: Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
Contact
Dr. John Hartig
Great Lakes Science-Policy Advisor
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