The Story Lab sponsors student internships with nonprofit news organizations, such as Bridge Detroit, Planet Detroit, and Detroit Public Television, to assist thinly stretched staff in the coverage of river-related stories and works with partners to develop new local training opportunities, on campus and in the community, for both student and citizen journalists.
A student-produced podcast series featuring interviews with local residents about their relationships with the Detroit River.
An interactive collection of historical and digital maps allowing you to explore the Detroit River Corridor through time.
An ongoing collection of stories gathered from historical newspapers from the 18th–20th centuries, pertaining to the rich history of the Detroit River and its surrounding communities.
People, Place, & Things is an ongoing collection of stories about Belle Isle and the impact it has on those who visit and nurture it. Each month, we’ll post tales of people whose lives have been transformed, those who have found healing, community, and spiritual renewal through their connection to this unique place.
A day-long event hosted at the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge providing an opportunity for local residents to share and document their knowledge and insights into the history of the rivers as well as what they might envision for their futures.
