Zebra Mussels and Asian Clams Threaten Rouge Mussels
On Wednesday, September 28, biologist and freshwater mussel expert Joe Rathbun joined FOTR to search the Middle branch of the Rouge for mussels. After finding... Read More →
Rare Mussels Discovered in Rouge River
In July, while conducting routine fish surveys in the lower Rouge, FOTR staff and volunteers noticed an unusually high number of piles of freshly discarded... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Earthworms (European & Asian Jumpers)
The Trouble with Worms GET TO KNOWCommon European Earthworms & the New Asian Jumpers American gardeners tend to believe that earthworms are a wonderful way... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Mayfly
Dance of the Mayfly GET TO KNOW – The Mayfly Each spring/summer, mayflies around the world emerge from freshwater rivers, lakes, and ponds. Massive populations... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Snow Fleas
A Tiny Circus in the Snow GET TO KNOW Snow Fleas (a.k.a. Springtails) Snow fleas come out on warmer winter days to frolic in the... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE Winter Stonefly
A Journey to the Ice and Snow GET TO KNOW Winter Stoneflies In the coldest days of winter, when the water freezes over, a tiny... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Mourning Cloak
A True Survivor GET TO KNOW Mourning Cloaks If butterflies played Survivor, the mourning cloak would surely win. FUN FACT: Caterpillars grow through stages (known... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE Freshwater Snails
Gilled freshwater snail swims in Rouge watershed. – photo by FOTR A Tale of Two Snails GET TO KNOW Freshwater Snails The Rouge watershed is... Read More →
CREATURE FEATURE – Hummingbird Moth
Is it a hummingbird? A butterfly? A moth? Have you ever seen what you think is a small hummingbird around your flowers during the day?... Read More →