DRCC Celebration for BUI #5

Join the DRCC and partners on May 14 2026 at the Ojibway Nature Centre from 5pm to 7pm for a special celebration as a new recovery milestone was met for the Detroit River.

The event will highlight the monitoring and research efforts that were undertaken for six indicator species of the Detroit River ecosystem. The Bird or Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems Beneficial Use Impairment (BUI) #5 was submitted to the federal and provincial governments for change in status from impaired to not impaired in March 2025. In summary, six studies on were completed since 2008 including Northern Leopard Frogs, Black-crowned Night-Herons, Snapping Turtles, Double-crested Cormorants and Herring Gulls and Tree Swallows. Overall. there is little evidence for impairment on reproduction associated with contaminant-induced effects within the AOC. In June 2025, BUI #5 was redesignated to ‘not impaired’.

The event is nature focused to celebrate the tremendous diversity of the Detroit River system, showcase a thriving healthy river system and to highlight various groups working towards the restoration of the river. Information about the research and monitoring will be provided in the community room of the Ojibway Nature Centre as well as light snacks, refreshments, nature themed displays and other activities. A hike through the trails will be hosted by a local naturalist.

Dress for the weather, mid-May in the evening can bring a wide range of conditions ranging from wet, cool, dry and warm. This event is for all ages and family friendly. All are welcome, please take a moment to RSVP so the DRCC team can arrange for snacks and refreshments appropriately.

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