MONROE, MI—On Wednesday, July 6, 2011, Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Congressman John Dingell will view the results of public-private partnerships to establish the River Raisin National Battlefield Park and enhance coastal wetland habitats at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge in Michigan.
At 9:45am, Salazar and Dingell will join local officials for a ceremonial signing transferring donated and purchased land to the Port of Monroe for the restoration and development of River Raisin National Battlefield Park. River Raisin, the site of a key battle of the War of 1812 that rallied American forces and eventually led to British forces being driven from the region, was formally established as a part of the National Park System in October, 2010. This will be Secretary Salazar’s first visit to the site.
At 12:45pm, Salazar and Dingell will visit the Detroit International Wildlife Refuge to announce recent land acquisitions that will protect valuable habitats and provide recreational opportunities for the urban community.
River Raisin National Battlefield Park
WHAT: Land Acquisition Ceremonial Signing for River Raisin National Battlefield Park
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
John Dingell, Congressman
Robert Clark, Mayor of Monroe
Tom Krzyston, Port of Monroe
Roger Homrich, Land Owner
Scott Bentley, River Raisin National Battlefield Park Superintendent
WHEN: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
9:30 a.m. Media Pre-set at River Raisin Battlefield
9:45 a.m. Press Conference
10:15 a.m. Media Tour of River Raisin National Historic Battlefield
WHERE: River Raisin National Battlefield Park Visitor’s Center
1403 East Elm Avenue
Monroe, MI 48162
Media entrance: All media should enter at the main entrance on East Elm Avenue, just east of Detroit Avenue. All visitor vehicles may be inspected before being allowed at each venue. Visitors will be asked to show one (1) form of identification (a government-issued photo ID-driver's license, passport, etc.). Be sure to allow extra time for the vehicle inspection.
Live truck parking: Trucks should enter the main entrance on East Elm Avenue, just east of Detroit Avenue and will be directed on site. All live trucks must RSVP with vehicle information. Trucks must plan to park by 9:30 AM. Live truck operators must bring cable ramps.
Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge (DRIWR)
WHAT: Land Acquisition Announcement at Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
WHO: Ken Salazar, Secretary of the Interior
John Dingell, Congressman
Becky Humphries, Ducks Unlimited
WHEN: Wednesday, July 6, 2011
12:30 p.m. Media Pre-set at Wildlife Refuge Humbug Marsh Observation Deck
12:45 p.m. Media Availability
1:30 p.m. Media Tours of DRIWR
WHERE: Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge
Humbug Marsh Unit Observation Deck
West Jefferson Avenue and Toledo Street
Trenton, MI 48183
Media entrance: All media should enter the main entrance on West Jefferson Avenue, just south of the Toledo Street intersection. All visitor vehicles may be inspected before being allowed on-site. Visitors will be asked to show one (1) form of identification (a government-issued photo ID-driver's license, passport, etc.). Be sure to allow extra time for the vehicle inspection.
Live truck parking: Trucks should enter the main entrance on West Jefferson Avenue, just south of the Toledo Street intersection. Trucks will be directed on site. All live trucks must RSVP with vehicle information. Trucks must plan to park by 12:15 PM. Live truck operators must bring cable ramps.
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