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Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge group seeks community support; benefit set for Sept. 25
Summary
The International Wildlife Refuge Alliance briefed council on the refuge’s local units and asked the city to promote its Sept. 25 benefit dinner at Silver Shores Waterfront; the alliance aims to raise $75,000 to support refuge programs and operations.
Leaders of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge’s friends group told Monroe City Council that the refuge protects more than 6,200 acres across the U.S. and Canada and that Monroe County contains a large share of the refuge’s holdings. The presentation highlighted the Port of Monroe and Ford Marsh units within the city.
Gary Kirsch, board chair of the International Wildlife Refuge Alliance, asked for municipal support and attendance at the alliance’s annual benefit dinner on Sept. 25 at Silver Shores…
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