Alpena
Alpena, MI 49707
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Alpena Substation in Alpena, Michigan
The Alpena Substation is situated in northeastern Michigan near the intersection of US 23 South and Ripley Boulevard. The office is located at 585 S. Ripley Bouldevard, Alpena, Michigan 49707
Detroit River Substation in Gibraltar, Michigan
The Detroit River Fish Laboratory is situated in southeast Michigan at the Humbug Marsh Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The substation is a fish laboratory and is located at 28403 Old North Gibraltar Road, Gibraltar, Michigan 48173
Visitor Information
Our stations are field-based offices and we host activities and demonstrations to educate the public about our mission and goals. Visits are generally pre-arranged with staff. Please reach out to the station to arrange a visit.
Points of Interest
Alpena Substation in Alpena, Michigan
Alpena has a bike path on the Thunder Bay River for walking, biking, fishing, or nature viewing. Downtown Alpena has a host of shops, restaurants and an art gallery. The NOAA Thunder Bay National Marine Sanctuary visitor center is located near downtown.
Detroit River Substation in Gibraltar, Michigan
The Detroit River Fish Laboratory is located on the grounds of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge on the southern end of the Humbug Marsh Unit. The John D. Dingell Jr. Visitors Center is within walking distance and offers a fishing pier and trails.
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Get Involved
Volunteering opportunities are available. Please check with the office. We match volunteers with their interest and capabilities. Please call or email to learn about future volunteer opportunities.
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About
Established in 1992, the Alpena Fish and Wildlife Conservation Office works to rehabilitate native species and monitor invasive species in Lake Huron and western Lake Erie. It operates from two substations: the main office in Alpena, Michigan, and the Detroit River Fish Laboratory in Gibraltar, Michigan. The office coordinates with federal, tribal, and provincial partners to restore aquatic habitats and manage fish communities across the Great Lakes basin.