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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

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RFP – Design and Installation of Green Stormwater Infrastructure

Request for Proposal (RFP) Bethany Lutheran Church and Redford Theatre Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Parking Lot Bioretention Design and Construction […]

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Rouge Rundown – January 14, 2025: Bug Facts | Frogs are Calling –You | Rain Garden 101 & More
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Welcome to 2026

Whew! We can safely say that 2025 was a year of challenges. Forces beyond our imagination challenged us to think differently about everything – about the way nonprofits are viewed by the general public, about the ways we show up for your Rouge River, even about the ways we show up for ourselves. Throughout these ups and downs, the thing that remained constant was you, Friends. You showed us that your Rouge is more than “just a river” – it is a beacon. A call to hope and a reminder of what can happen when everyday citizens like you care about your piece of the world. There is so much good mixed in with the challenges of 2025 and I’m reminded that we’ve been in these situations before, and we came out the other side stronger, more resilient, and more determined to speak up for your Rouge River.

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Rouge Rundown – December 17, 2025: Speaker Series | Toad-ally Awesome Survey | 2026 Paddle Trips & More
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Board Elections Notice & Candidates 2026–2028

TO THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE December 12, 2025 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that board elections will be […]

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Rouge Rundown – December 3, 2025: Stonefly Search | Mussels in the Rouge | Master Rain Gardener & More
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Your Rouge Story
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Rouge Rundown – November 19, 2025: Strategic Plan | Mussels in the Rouge | Master Rain Gardener & More
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Your Friends of the Rouge Strategic Plan

As I sit at my desk watching new snowflakes gently fall, I’m reminded that January is a time for new beginnings. T.S. Eliot said “last year’s words belong to last year’s language and next year’s words await another voice…to make an end is to make a beginning.” I think this is what is so magical about the opportunity we create for ourselves every January – the chance to leave behind what was, and to reach out for what can be.

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Rouge Rundown – November 5, 2025: Baby Mussel | Your Fish Report | Master Rain Gardener & More
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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.