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: A Beautiful Conundrum

GET TO KNOW: Mute Swans Swans are majestic creatures. They grace our local waterways with such beauty that passersby often […]

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Home Composting

The calendar says it’s now officially spring, and here in the Rouge River watershed area we’re having some warm, sunny […]

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Rouge Rundown – March 8, 2023 – Paddling Trips | Spring Gardening | FOTR is Hiring | Winter Rookery and More!

March 8, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Experience the Joy of River Exploration: Join Friends for the End-of-Winter Paddle!   Your End-of-Winter Paddle […]

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Rouge Community Scientists Find PFAS in Every Fish

In 2022, six anglers who eat fish from the river joined FOTR’s ranks of community scientists when they agreed to […]

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Rouge Rundown – February 22, 2023 – Paddling Trips | Spring is for Frogs | Stonefly Report | FOTR is Hiring | Winter Rain Gardens and More!

February 22, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Spring is Coming and so are the Frogs!   In a few weeks, frogs will start […]

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New Year’s Resolutions in Your Yard For Clean Water

Have you ever thought about making some resolutions for your yard? Here are New Year’s Resolutions you can make to […]

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I’m Ready for a Rain Garden!

Congratulations! You’ve made a great choice. Pick your path below, and begin your journey. RAIN GARDEN STEPS FOR SUCCESS Educate […]

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PFAS and the Rouge River

What are PFAS? PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of 4700 different chemicals used in industrial products […]

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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.