Detroit River: Quick Facts

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Nov. 9, 2026

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LaSalle gets $270K crime proceeds grant for drones, river patrols • Nov. 3, 2026, 1:25 PM ET (CTV News)

Dan Gilbert Pledges $1 Billion to Redevelop Detroit's Renaissance Center • Oct. 21, 2026, 4:09 PM ET (U.S. News & World Report)

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Ambassador Bridge international border crossing over the Detroit River

Map of the Detroit River c. 1900 from the 10th edition of Encyclopædia Britannica.

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