Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
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The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area along the U.S.–Canada border dedicated to conserving coastal wetlands, islands, and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife in the Detroit River corridor.
All labels observed (3)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge canonical | 2 |
| Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (adjacent areas) | 1 |
| Detroit River islands | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Target entity: Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Context triple: [Ecorse, Michigan, border, Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge]
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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a vast protected corridor along the Upper Mississippi River that conserves critical wetland, river, and floodplain habitats for migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife while providing public recreation opportunities.
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B.
Muskegon State Park
Muskegon State Park is a scenic public recreation area on the Lake Michigan shoreline in western Michigan, known for its beaches, dunes, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor activities.
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C.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a protected stretch of diverse dunes, beaches, wetlands, and forests along the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana, known for its rich biodiversity and recreational opportunities.
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Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary is a nature preserve in Calvert County, Maryland, known for protecting one of the northernmost naturally occurring stands of bald cypress trees in the United States.
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E.
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is a federally protected area in central Alabama known for its biologically rich Cahaba River habitat and rare, endemic plant and aquatic species.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
Target entity: Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Target entity description: The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area along the U.S.–Canada border dedicated to conserving coastal wetlands, islands, and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife in the Detroit River corridor.
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Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge
The Upper Mississippi River National Wildlife and Fish Refuge is a vast protected corridor along the Upper Mississippi River that conserves critical wetland, river, and floodplain habitats for migratory birds, fish, and other wildlife while providing public recreation opportunities.
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B.
Muskegon State Park
Muskegon State Park is a scenic public recreation area on the Lake Michigan shoreline in western Michigan, known for its beaches, dunes, hiking trails, and year-round outdoor activities.
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C.
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore
Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore is a protected stretch of diverse dunes, beaches, wetlands, and forests along the southern shore of Lake Michigan in northwestern Indiana, known for its rich biodiversity and recreational opportunities.
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Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary
Battle Creek Cypress Swamp Sanctuary is a nature preserve in Calvert County, Maryland, known for protecting one of the northernmost naturally occurring stands of bald cypress trees in the United States.
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E.
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge
Cahaba River National Wildlife Refuge is a federally protected area in central Alabama known for its biologically rich Cahaba River habitat and rare, endemic plant and aquatic species.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (50)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
Ramsar site
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protected area ⓘ wildlife refuge ⓘ |
| borderedBy | Detroit River International Crossing region ⓘ |
| country | United States of America ⓘ |
| established | 2001 ⓘ |
| establishedBy |
United States Congress
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surface form:
U.S. Congress
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| hasConservationFocus |
contaminant remediation
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habitat restoration ⓘ invasive species control ⓘ |
| hasDesignation |
Important Bird Area
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International Wildlife Refuge ⓘ |
| hasEcosystemType |
coastal wetland
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island habitat ⓘ marsh ⓘ riparian habitat ⓘ submerged aquatic habitat ⓘ |
| hasPart |
Brunet Island Unit
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Fix Unit ⓘ Gibraltar Bay Unit ⓘ Humbug Marsh Unit ⓘ Strong Unit ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
conservation of coastal wetlands
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protection of islands and shorelines ⓘ protection of migratory bird habitat ⓘ restoration of Great Lakes ecosystems ⓘ |
| hasVisitorCenter | John D. Dingell Jr. Visitor Center ⓘ |
| locatedIn |
Michigan
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Monroe County, Michigan ⓘ Wayne County, Michigan ⓘ |
| locatedOn | Detroit River ⓘ |
| locatedOnBorderWith |
Canada
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Ontario ⓘ
surface form:
Ontario, Canada
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| managingOrganization | U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service ⓘ |
| nearestCity |
Detroit
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surface form:
Detroit, Michigan
Trenton, Michigan ⓘ |
| offersActivity |
environmental education
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fishing ⓘ hiking ⓘ photography ⓘ wildlife observation ⓘ |
| partOf |
Great Lakes Basin
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surface form:
Great Lakes watershed
National Wildlife Refuge System ⓘ |
| protectsSpeciesGroup |
amphibians
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fish ⓘ migratory waterfowl ⓘ native plants ⓘ raptors ⓘ reptiles ⓘ shorebirds ⓘ |
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Subject: Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge Description of subject: The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge is a protected natural area along the U.S.–Canada border dedicated to conserving coastal wetlands, islands, and habitats for migratory birds and other wildlife in the Detroit River corridor.
Referenced by (4)
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