DRCC Events

Aug 15, 2026, 10:00 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Windsor, Riverside Dr E, Windsor, ON, Canada Peche Island Day will take place on August 15 2026. With robust progress towards the Detroit River’s revival, this event provides committed partners with an opportunity to share remediation stories and celebrate successes with the public. Offerings include free boat […]

We regret to inform community members that tomorrow’s fishing event has been cancelled. This decision was made with the safety of participants, volunteers, staff, and partners in mind due to anticipated weather conditions. We understand this may be disappointing and appreciate everyone’s understanding and support. We would like to thank our volunteers, sponsors, partners, and […]

Join us at the 15th Annual Detroit River Evening! The 15th Annual Detroit River Evening, hosted by the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup (DRCC), will take place on June 17, 2026, from 6:30pm to 8:30pm at the Windsor Yacht Club (9000 Riverside Drive East, Windsor, Ontario). The event will highlight restoration milestones for the Detroit River, specifically progress […]

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 […]

The Detroit River shoreline in Sandwich has been transformed through decades of restoration, stewardship, and community action. At McKee Park, shoreline improvements in 2003/04 created rock islands, a submerged reef, and sand-and-cobble habitat to protect the embayment from strong currents while enhancing fish spawning and feeding areas—particularly for young Lake Sturgeon. Additional projects at Queen’s […]