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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

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May Day May Day River Alert

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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Q & A with Dr. Jacob Napieralski

A conversation with Dr. Jacob Napieralski on ghost streams in Metro Detroit

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Go Native: The Benefits of Michigan’s Native Plants (and Why You Should Shop Our Plant Sale!)

Looking to refresh your yard or garden this spring? Want to bring beautiful colors into your yard? Ready to attract beautiful songbirds and butterflies? Time to go native! Michigan’s native plants aren’t just beautiful—they’re also hard-working plants that support our environment, save you time and money, and bring life back to your landscape. 

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LOOKING FORWARD TO SPRING

As long-time Friends of the Rouge know, a watershed is all the area of land that drains into a particular river. Whenever it rains or the snow melts, those water drops soak into earth or travel across land to join their kin in the nearest creek or tributary.

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2025 Spring Sale Spectacular!

Pick up your pre-ordered rain barrels, rain barrel kits, stands, diverters and composters starting at noon!

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Rain Garden Spring Fever

We were so excited for spring and the plants that come with it, we just couldn’t wait for the weather […]

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New Year’s Resolutions for Your River

As long-time Friends of the Rouge know, a watershed is all the area of land that drains into a particular river. Whenever it rains or the snow melts, those water drops soak into earth or travel across land to join their kin in the nearest creek or tributary.

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A Note from Ashley, Your FOTR Executive Director

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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48 StormWater Specialist Trained and Ready to Take on Rain Garden Maintenance Work
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Friends of the Rouge Plants 189 Trees and 220 Shrubs at South Redford Schools
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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.