Michigan State professor explores Downriver’s history of working-class environmental activism

By: Kyle Davidson

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: July 13, 2026

Words: 1,094

Last Updated: 1 week, 2 days ago

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When describing the Great Lakes State, Michigan residents will generally gravitate toward two characterizations: one as an industrial powerhouse, fueled by the auto industry, and the other, a tranquil haven characterized by its many lakes and streams.

For Downriver Detroit, the first description will be the first to come to mind for many. The marshy region located to the south and southwest of the city along the Detroit River has long been characterized by its …

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