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Our mission is to protect, defend, and improve the Detroit River through community-based stewardship and restoration, now and for future generations.

Friends of the Detroit River (FDR) is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that was founded in the early 1990s to raise awareness about the need to protect and improve the Detroit River.

10/30/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jazmine Danci to our Board of Directors!

Jazmine serves as the Economic Development Administrator for the Downriver Community Conference, where she leads regional initiatives focused on economic development, community revitalization, and cross-sector collaboration. Her work spans waterfront redevelopment, watershed initiatives, business engagement, and housing strategies, with a focus on inclusive participation and coordinated regional outcomes.

Jazmine is no stranger to our team. When asked why she wanted to join our Board of Directors, she shared:

"Friends of the Detroit River has long been a champion for our region’s environment and public health. I’ve had the pleasure of working with their staff on collaborative projects over the past four years and have a deep appreciation for the work they do. When the call for Board candidates came out, I jumped at the opportunity because I understand the importance of their work and its impact across our region. I’m honored to now serve as a Board Member and advocate for their mission in an official capacity!"

We're thrilled to have you aboard, Jazmine! 💙🌊

10/29/2026

Are you curious about how wildlife prepares for the winter ahead? Check out this hibernation talk with our friends at Grosse Ile Nature & Land Conservancy! 🍂

Preparing for the winter months means something different to every creature. What behaviors do you notice a change in as the days get shorter and colder? Join us to learn how animals prepare for the colder days to come.

10/26/2026

Last Thursday, we held a Community Open House at Riverfront-Lakewood East Park to discuss the upcoming habitat restoration project and gather community input.

Thank you to all our partners and community members that joined us and shared their visions for the park! If you weren't able to make it, we'd still love to hear from you! ✍

If you're a park user or live in the neighborhood, please take our online survey or share it with your friends and neighbors. To take the survey, visit www.detroitriver.org/survey

10/26/2026

10/24/2026

DID YOU KNOW that FDR engaged with more than 5,000 community members at Detroit River education and stewardship events in our 2025-2026 year?! 😀

We held hiking, cycling, and kayaking events, as well as youth activities and more, helping to connect people to nature and inspiring them to make a difference for the future. 🚴‍♀️🚣

These meaningful events wouldn't be possible without the support our dedicated membership. If you participated in an event or resonate with the work we do, please consider becoming a member to help keep these exciting activities afloat! 🌊

Visit www.detroitriver.org to join today!

10/22/2026

There are still some spots available for our bike ride on Saturday and the weather looks like it's going to be beautiful!

Sign up today so you don't miss any pre-event communication. For more info head to detroitriver.org/events/fall-park-tour

10/21/2026

Never flush prescription or over-the-counter medications down the toilet or sink. Protect our waterways, and dispose of your medications with care. Wastewater treatment facilities are not equipped to “filter out” drugs and personal care items.

Dispose of them through take-back programs. Drug Takeback Day is October 25th!

Find a drop off location near you...https://www.michigan.gov/egle/about/Organization/Materials-Management/hazardous-waste/drug-disposal

Protect your drinking water by keeping these products out of our rivers, waterways, and groundwater.

10/21/2026

Fall is officially here, and what better way to celebrate than with a hike at the ONLY International Wildlife Refuge in North America?! 🍁

Join Downriver Linked Greenways and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge to celebrate National Take a Hike Day on Saturday, November 7! Registration is strongly encouraged.

This will be our last trail event of the year, so come out and help us wrap up another great season on the trails!

Register today at www.detroitriver.org/events

10/20/2026

Don't forget to stop by our Community Open House this Thursday and share your input on the Lakewood East Park habitat restoration project! 🌳🌊

📆 Thursday, October 22
🕠 5:30pm - 7pm
📍 Lakewood East Park: 14490 Riverside Blvd., Detroit

Join community members and tell us what you want to see at the park! Note the park does not have restrooms and parking may be limited, so carpooling or biking is encouraged.

Address

20600 Eureka Road
Taylor, MI
48180

Telephone

+17342883889

Website

http://www.detroitriver.org/

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