Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC) 🇨🇦

Partnership between government, industry, academics & environmental groups to improve and remove the Detroit River from the list of Areas of Concern.

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Happy Valentine's Day from the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup! Be sure to show some love to the #DetroitRiver today 🩷

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#GoneFishing on #FamilyDay

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Get ready for Ontario’s free Family Fishing Weekend, February 15 to 17! No need to buy a fishing licence. Just follow catch limits, size limits, sanctuaries and regulations. Carry ID showing your name and birth date.

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Four times a year, Canadian residents can fish in Ontario for free. This means you do not need to buy a fishing licence. Cast your line this #FamilyFishingWeekend Feb 15–17, 2025!
Check out our Learn to Fish the Detroit River guide before you head out! https://t.co/6cDwGOE3JD

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Our partners monitored the new #fishhabitat at #PecheIsland. Studies show that aquatic veg cover has ⬆️ 10% to 49% in the calm backwater area. 👀: a Redhorse Sucker in the Elodea canadensis (waterweed) that grew as result of the project! #detroitriver #HabitatRestoration #YQG

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Our film screening is almost sold out! Register now at https://t.co/cBR4pct7Ua to confirm your seat! e look forward to welcoming you

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This baby whitefish is on the hunt for zooplankton, which are tiny aquatic animals that sustain many fish species in the Great Lakes. 📸Credit: @AllTooClearFilm

Join us January 29th at 6:30pm for a free screening of ALL TOO CLEAR . Visit https://t.co/X6epZW91gw for more info!

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Looking to make a difference in 2025? Consider joining the DRCC's Public Advisory Council (PAC)! Members are invested in the #DetroitRiver's health and restoration. Please send your expression of interest to [email protected]. Our next meeting is at the end of February.

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What a great year! The DRCC staff and partners are looking forward to 2025 and working together to restore the Detroit River. Happy holidays everyone!

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As part of our 2024 recap, we can't forget about November!

The Habitat and Science and Monitoring Work Groups met to discuss the four remaining BUIs that are impaired for the Canadian Detroit River Area of Concern.

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We're almost through with our 2024 recap!

In October fifty native hardwood trees were planted by the Ojibway Parkway walking trail by volunteers. Funding for this project was provided by the Gordie Howe International Bridge Community Benefits Plan. @GordieHoweBrg

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What a great year! We are sharing some of our memories before the holidays begin.

Volunteers removed litter from the River Canard, DRCC partners cruised the #DetroitRiver & a major announcement revealed the Fed. Govt's investment of $76 million to support #greatlakes!

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What a great year 2024 has been! We are sharing some of our memories before the holidays begin.

In August wetland sampling on the Detroit River wrapped up, focusing on water quality, submerged aquatic vegetation and marshbird populations at different sites.

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for a recap of our favourite memories.

In July, over 80 people joined the DRCC and Just Fishin' Friends at the annual Learn to Fish day at Riverdance Park in LaSalle.

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for a recap of our favourite memories.

In June the DRCC hosted the 13th annual Detroit River Evening, and launched the 2023-24 Annual Report and workplan. Grab a copy at https://t.co/SJDhi326Db.

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for a recap of our favourite memories.

In May science agency partners began their planning and in river monitoring and data collection for a variety of BUIs.

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for a recap of our favourite memories.

In April partners removed 425 lbs of accumulated debris and litter along the Little River corridor. Also 2000 native trees were planted by volunteers in for #EarthDay! @essexregionca @CityWindsorON

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for a recap of our favourite memories.

In March the DRCC received a science agency report showing an increase in submerged aquatic vegetation in 2021 and 2023 at Peche Island, as well as new species captured in fish surveys!

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for our recap.

In February we hosted the annual film screening, showcasing "Paving over Paradise and the Forever Chemicals," produced by The Water Brothers. Watch it here: https://t.co/aw7gloWqfm

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What a year 2024 has been! Follow along for our recap. In January, Dr. John Hartig won an Environmental Achievement award from @essexregionca for his career dedicated to the #greatlakes and #detroitriver.

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Today we're sharing our love for the #detroitriver 😍