07/15/2026
💙 A friendly reminder to respect the islands we all love. Please follow the rules, clean up after yourselves, and leave them better than you found them. Let’s all do our part to help keep these beautiful places open and enjoyable for everyone! 🌊
Respect the Islands. Protect Our Natural Resources.
As summer boating season continues, we've received complaints involving activity on several of the outlying islands surrounding Grosse Ile, particularly Celeron Island, which is part of the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area.
These islands are public lands managed by the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and protected by state law. They are open for everyone to enjoy responsibly, but they are not places where the rules do not apply.
Before heading out on the water, please remember:
• Alcohol is prohibited within the Pointe Mouillee State Game Area, including Celeron and Stoney Island.
• Campfires and ground fires are prohibited.
• Camping is not permitted.
• The area is closed to public access from 11:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. unless specifically authorized by the DNR.
• Littering, illegal dumping, burning or burying trash, and leaving refuse behind are prohibited. If you bring it in, take it out.
• Damaging trees, vegetation, wildlife habitat, signs, or other state property is prohibited.
• Fireworks are prohibited on all DNR-managed lands.
• Excessive noise from music, generators, or other equipment that disturbs others or wildlife is prohibited.
• Operate your watercraft safely and responsibly. Obey all no-wake zones and avoid damaging shoreline vegetation when landing.
Pointe Mouillee is one of Michigan's premier wildlife management areas, providing critical habitat for waterfowl, fish, bald eagles, shorebirds, and countless other species. These regulations are in place to protect these natural resources while allowing everyone the opportunity to enjoy them responsibly.
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Wayne County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit, and the Grosse Ile Police Department will continue to patrol these waters and public lands throughout the boating season. Violations of DNR Administrative Rules and Land Use Orders may result in citations, fines, removal from the property, or other enforcement action.
We ask everyone to do their part by respecting these protected areas, following the law, and helping preserve these unique natural resources for future generations.
Enjoy the water. Respect the resource. Leave it better than you found it.
