Humbug Marsh
| Humbug Marsh | |
| wetland | |
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| State | Michigan |
| County | Wayne County |
| City | Gibraltar and Trenton |
| Coordinates | 42°06′57″N 83°11′18″W / 42.11583°N 83.18833°WCoordinates: 42°06′57″N 83°11′18″W / 42.11583°N 83.18833°W |
Humbug Marsh, a 1.88 square kilometres (0.73 sq mi) wetland in southeastern Wayne County, Michigan, is a constituent element of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. It is listed as a RAMSAR wetland of international importance.[1]
Although Humbug Marsh is located within heavily populated Metro Detroit, it is acclaimed as a high-quality remnant of the wetlands that once lined both sides of the international Detroit River. This slow-flowing river was a hotspot of biological diversity, particularly as a location for fish spawning. The remnant marsh is classified as a place of "importance to threatened, endangered, and vulnerable species and ecological communities."[1]
Humbug Marsh is located on the shoreline of the Detroit River, straddling the boundary line between Gibraltar and Trenton in southeastern Wayne County, Michigan. A small offshore island (Humbug Island) is included within the official boundaries of the Marsh.[1]
The Humbug Marsh parking lot is located at 5437 West Jefferson Avenue, Trenton, Michigan.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 "Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge". United States Fish and Wildlife Service. Retrieved 2011-03-24.