The DRCC is a member of the Detroit River Coalition, which is made up of several river facing organizations from Michigan and Ontario that work together to promote the appreciation and conservation of the diverse natural heritage of the Detroit River from a binational and watershed perspective.
Shellebrate World Turtle Day today!
DYK - the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup partners study local Snapping Turtles for effects of pollution. Due to their long life span, much of which is spent in or around water, Snapping Turtles provide excellent insight into environmental health. Locally, researchers monitor turtle nests to ensure turtles are hatching normally and to ensure mercury and polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) are not accumulating in eggs. Research shows no significant difference in hatching success or deformities between samples from the Detroit River area and samples collected at Long Point. Furthermore, PCB levels in eggs have been decreasing over time.
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