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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Promoting our cause in the NEWS
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Dearborn to pump $30M in public parks, including upgrades to Camp Dearborn

Sarah RahalThe Detroit NewsPublished March 15, 2023 Dearborn — Mayor Abdullah Hammoud on Wednesday announced the city will pump $30 […]

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Rouge Rundown – October 19, 2022

Clean Water Act | Hunting for Bugs | Your Rain Garden and More!

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Rouge Rundown – October 10, 2022

October 5, 2022ROUGE RUNDOWN Fall Native Plant Sale with Keep Growing Detroit   An ENORMOUS thanks to Keep Growing Detroit […]

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Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature Rises In Detroit

The Downriver Linked Greenways and Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature recently rose from the concrete in the shadow of Fort […]

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New Businesses Opening on the Rouge Gateway Greenway in Dearborn

Photo from the Press & Guide article | By DAVE HERNDON A group of local developers is planning a series of […]

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Your Rouge, Your Story

We all have a story to tell; why we are passionate about the Rouge River, how we got involved with […]

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Gordie Howe International Bridge Murals

The newest gem on the Lower Rouge Water Trail is seen when entering the Detroit River from the mouth of the […]

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FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE AWARDED $400,000 GRANT TO CREATE EXPANSIVE RAIN GARDENS IN PLYMOUTH

PLYMOUTH, Mich. – Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) has been awarded a nearly $400,000 grant by the Michigan Department of […]

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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.