Friends Funded for Phase 2 of Lower Rouge Trailhead
Friends of the Rouge was awarded $10,000 (Canadian) to support completion of construction documents and permitting for the Fort Street Bridge Park Multi-purpose trailhead (Phase... Read More →
Getting Rain Barrels to Residents
Last Friday, we held our Rain Barrel Happy Hour Workshop, getting drinks for lawns and gardens across Detroit with free rainwater. We thank all those... Read More →
Heart of the Rouge: a Benefit on the Banks
You are invited! Join the celebration of your hometown River and support its better future! Enjoy interactive river experiences with Friends of the Rouge staff... Read More →
Student Research and Sediment Highlighted at State of the Strait Conference
On May 11, the State of the Strait, a binational conference that highlights research on both sides of the Detroit River, gave students an opportunity... Read More →
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 since the 1940s. They can... Read More →
Earth Week: It’s Never Too Late
Earth Week is over, but you can still get involved. Transform your world, starting with your hometown river! Earth Week is your time to act!... Read More →
2022 End of Winter Paddle
Friends of the Rouge hosted its first End of Winter Paddle Trip on Saturday, March 26th after being rescheduled due to rain from the 19th.... Read More →
COVID-19 Update Spring 2022
Posted April 4, 2022 Important update regarding our COVID-19 response VIEW THE October 7, 2021 COVID-19 Post HERE VIEW THE March 13, 2020 COVID-19 Post... Read More →
2022 Annual Membership Meeting
Wednesday, April 6, 2022 Awards Recipients Bryon Frady – Julie Rose Frentrup Outstanding Volunteer AwardJack Cotrone – Best Friend of the Rouge Yvonne Willis – Best... Read More →
Aquatic Invasive Plant Monitoring Intern
Posted March 10, 2022 Position Background FOTR seeks an intern interested in expanding their knowledge and experience of the environmental restoration and management or related... Read More →