Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
EIN: 38-2672879
734-927-4900

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

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 […]

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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 […]

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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 […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Mayfly

Dance of the Mayfly GET TO KNOW – The Mayfly Each spring/summer, mayflies around the world emerge from freshwater rivers, […]

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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 […]

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CREATURE FEATURE Winter Stonefly

A Journey to the Ice and Snow GET TO KNOW Winter Stoneflies In the coldest days of winter, when the […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Mourning Cloak

A True Survivor GET TO KNOW Mourning Cloaks If butterflies played Survivor, the mourning cloak would surely win. FUN FACT: […]

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CREATURE FEATURE Freshwater Snails

Gilled freshwater snail swims in Rouge watershed. – photo by FOTR A Tale of Two Snails GET TO KNOW Freshwater […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Hummingbird Moth

Is it a hummingbird? A butterfly? A moth? Have you ever seen what you think is a small hummingbird around […]

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Build a Better Future

You deserve a clean and healthy Rouge River for your loved ones to safely enjoy today and to leave to future generations. Show your commitment to restoring the Rouge River watershed ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

Volunteer

Volunteers (like you!) are the people who make it possible to restore and protect your Rouge River right here in southeast Michigan

Donate or Become a Member

Restore and protect the Rouge River ecosystem by becoming a member and friend today.

On Your Own

What you do in your yard can make a big difference to the health of the river and our whole ecosystem.