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The Detroit River as a Canadian Heritage River
Part Two A VISION FOR THE DETROIT RIVER
The Management Strategy will serve as a guide for Detroit River managers and other stakeholders to develop and
implement actions which will collectively work towards conserving, interpreting and appreciating the Detroit River’s
unique and outstanding values, while also building a more environmentally, economically and socially sustainable
future for the entire watershed.
This Strategy recommends a series of actions which River managers and stakeholders can undertake on a voluntary
basis, and these actions are directly based upon a Detroit River Mission Statement, a set of Values and Principles,
and a series of Strategic Directions.
2.I Detroit River Mission Statement
A Mission Statement for the Detroit River as a Canadian Heritage River has been developed as a common guide for
the future management of the Detroit River by the watershed community.
It identifies the overall direction of the Management Strategy, which will guide voluntary actions by stakeholders,
promote shared community objectives, stimulate further community interest, celebrate successes, and elevate the
local, regional and international profile of the Detroit River.
Mission Statement:
As an international community, we will work together
to conserve, enhance, interpret
and appreciate the outstanding human heritage,
natural heritage and recreational values
of the Detroit River and its watershed.
Management Strategy