FOTR Invasive Species Series
Learn about the impact of invasive flora and fauna on the Rouge River ecosystem. This video series was produced by The Paddle with funding from... Read More →
Invasive Species in the Rouge
Friends of the Rouge promotes collaborative efforts across the 48 Rouge communities to improve habitat quality. Part of that effort includes responsible management of invasive... Read More →
Beware of Invasive Frog-bit
In continuation of a project with Oakland County’s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (OC CISMA) begun in 2020, FOTR’s Education and Monitoring Assistant Samantha Davis... Read More →
White Snow, Green Leaves: Identify Your Invasive Shrubs
At your home, the ground may still be white from the snow, but the leaves are green on most invasive shrubs. Now is the perfect... Read More →
Take Action-Aquatic Invasives
Stop Aquatic Hitchhikers: Do Your Part Do you boat or fish? You can unwittingly be responsible for the spread of invasive species that hitchhike on... Read More →
Take Action—Invasive Plants
Press the images below to find out how to take action! Plant Habitat! Plant habitat by adding more diversity to your home landscape! In addition... Read More →
Heart of the Rouge: a Benefit on the Banks
Wednesday, August 7 at HopCat Livonia You are invited to celebrate your Rouge River as you support its better future! Your evening includes live music,... Read More →
Adam Huttenstine
Adam joined Friends of the Rouge in March 2024 as a Restoration Assistant. A native of West Michigan, his love affair with freshwater and natural... Read More →
Matt Connors – Restoration Field Coordinator
Matt joined Friends of the Rouge in 2024 as the Restoration Field Coordinator. He developed his affinity for the natural world at a young age... Read More →
Rouge Rundown – February 21, 2024 A New County Record | It’s Froggy Time | Stonefly Report | Job Opp | Spring Plants & More!
February 21, 2024ROUGE RUNDOWN Join the Frog & Toad “Patrol”: Sign up to Survey! You are invited to take part in the annual Frog... Read More →