River Raisin Area of Concern

• Case Study 1. A New Day for the River Raisin (PDF)

• A great success story: River Raisin cleanup helps Monroe, Michigan, realize economic, environmental benefits (News release, June 15, 2018)

Substantial cleanup of the River Raisin in southeast Michigan is helping to revitalize the City of Monroe, with the area seeing both environmental and economic benefits. Bald eagles have returned to the River Raisin watershed, and both new and long-absent fish species appear in the river. Businesses and restaurants in downtown Monroe are embracing the revitalized river, with new outdoor patios and improved building exteriors creating a riverfront sense of place. The river’s identity is also at the core of new recreational and historical initiatives, with people enjoying new gathering places and trails along the river banks. View the case study to learn more about this Great Lakes success story.

Photos

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Eagle tour

Eagle tours sponsored by DTE Energy and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of the River Raisin. Credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Eagles

Eagles sighted on tours sponsored by DTE Energy and Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge at the mouth of the River Raisin. Credit: U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service.

Restored fish habitat

Restored fish habitat in the lower River Raisin in Monroe, Michigan. Credit: Melanie Foose.

Contaminated sediment remediation

Contaminated sediment remediation in the lower River Raisin. Credit: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.