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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

CREATURE FEATURE North American Beaver

The Return of an Old Friend GET TO KNOW Rouge River Beavers In 2010, Bill Craig discovered recently fallen trees […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Redside Dace

A Creature in Danger GET TO KNOW Redside Dace The redside dace is a small, silvery member of the minnow […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Striped skunks

Beyond the Stink GET TO KNOW Striped skunks Skunks get a bad rap. Too often, homeowners get one whiff of […]

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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 Eastern red-backed salamander

Life Under the Leaves GET TO KNOW: Eastern red-backed salamanders Eastern red-backed salamanders are tiny, delicate creatures that live in […]

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CREATURE FEATURE Belted Kingfishers

Watershed Royalty GET TO KNOW: Belted Kingfishers Stroll along the water’s edge and enter the realm of the belted kingfisher. […]

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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 – Round Goby

An Unwelcome Imposter GET TO KNOW round goby Due to its general appearance (about 4 – 10 in. with tan […]

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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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CREATURE FEATURE – Green Heron

Hide & Seek! Can you find me? GET TO KNOWgreen herons Catching a glimpse of a green heron is a […]

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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.