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| CATEGORIES ABOUT DOWNRIVER | |
| wayne county, michigan | |
| detroit, michigan | |
| metro detroit | |
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The Downriver cities of Ecorse, Gibraltar, River Rouge, Riverview, Trenton and Wyandotte as well as Brownstown Township and Grosse Ile Township directly border the Detroit River. The views of the ship traffic in the river and the shoreline communities of Canada are particularly good from Grosse Ile. That proximity to Canada, coupled with residents associated with the . The area is best known for its excellent opportunities for boating, fishing, bird watching and waterfowl hunting enjoyed in, or along side, the Detroit River as well as in a few natural areas and parks maintained by local communities. The Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge and the Downriver Linked Greenways Initiative are two environmental preservation and recreation projects ongoing in the region. Some Downriver communities were once known for their large number of people of Southern origin who had migrated to Michigan to work in the automotive industry during the early to mid-20th Century; indeed, traces of the Southern accent are preserved by some residents, although this influence is fading. The composition of the workforce in Downriver communities is very diverse as residents work in white-collar and blue-collar occupations. One of the largest employers is the Ford Motor Company which has a large industrial complex in nearby Dearborn and numerous other area plants. In addition, many residents work in professional jobs in downtown Detroit. Downriver is also home to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport , in Romulus. The News-Herald is the major local newspaper for Downriver, publishing on Wednesdays and Sundays. Downriver communities are:
Famous Downriver present and past natives/residents include:
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