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Free Film Screening Of ‘All Too Clear’ Coming January 29

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The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup is pleased to provide a film screening of All Too Clear, in partnership with the Ontario Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks, and Environment and Climate Change Canada.

This free film screening will take place at the Armouries at the University of Windsor on Wednesday, January 29th, 2025, beginning at 6:30 pm.

All Too Clear uses cutting-edge underwater drones to explore how quadrillions of tiny invasive mussels, known as quaggas, have re-engineered the ecosystem of the Great Lakes and affected fish populations, including Lake Whitefish.

The underwater footage and discourse make this documentary one of the most ambitious underwater films ever made about the Great Lakes.

More information about the movie and registration can be found at  www.detroitriver.ca/movie.

When the Windsor-Detroit area underwent rapid industrialization at the turn of the 20th century, the Detroit River became notoriously polluted.

Years of extensive industrial, urban, and agricultural development along the Detroit River resulted in the historical release of harmful legacy pollutants from industry, bacteria from wastewater treatment plants, and nutrients from agricultural runoff. These environmental issues had a negative impact on fish populations and habitat in the river.

However, through the Remedial Action Plan (cleanup plan) under the Area of Concern program for the Detroit River, environmental conditions have improved, resulting in enhancements in fish populations and habitat.

“Ensuring the Detroit River supports healthy fish populations is a key component the Remedial Action Plan,” says Jackie Serran, Remedial Action Plan Coordinator for the Detroit River Canadian Cleanup.

“Many significant restoration actions have already taken place in the Detroit River to improve water quality and fish habitat. We are starting to see Lake Sturgeon and Lake Whitefish return and tens of thousands of people enjoy the recreational fishing opportunities in the river each year, proving that our actions are working.”

Following the film, audience members will have the opportunity to hear from a panel of experts on Great Lakes fish populations, including Dr. Michael Thorn from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry and Dr. Robin Debruyne from the U.S. Geological Survey.

  • When:  Wednesday January 29 2025
  • Location: Windsor Armouries, School of Creative Arts, University of Windsor, 37 University Avenue East, Windsor, ON
  • Time: Doors open at 6:00pm and film starts at 6:30pm
  • Cost: FREE! Everyone is welcome to attend, registration is required.

To register, visit www.detroitriver.ca/movie.

Author: Detroit River Canadian Cleanup

From its role in facilitating the industrialization of Windsor and Detroit to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement and its designation as an Area of Concern, the Detroit River has a rich and vibrant story to tell. The Detroit River has served an important role in the history of the Windsor-Detroit area and is one of the busiest waterways in the world; connecting Lakes Superior, Michigan, and Huron to the St. Lawrence Seaway. The River is designated an American Heritage River and a Canadian Heritage River, the only river to have this dual designation.

When the Windsor-Detroit area underwent rapid industrialization at the turn of the 20th century, the Detroit River became notoriously polluted. These environmental issues have been identified as being related to, or the cause of, the impairment of several beneficial uses. The 1970s and 1980s saw the development of a massive conservation effort aimed at cleaning up the Detroit River.

The Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) between Canada and the United States, first signed in 1972, commits both countries to protect and restore the Great Lakes Ecosystem. The Detroit River Canadian Cleanup implements the Remedial Action Plan on behalf of a community-based partnership between the government (federal, provincial, municipal), local industries, researchers, environmental organizations, and citizens working together to protect, restore, and enhance the Detroit River ecosystem.

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