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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

Rouge Rundown – July 26, 2023 – Fish Finds | Rouge Cruise Tickets | Teacher Training and More!

July 26, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN The Rain Garden Ripple Effect   The University of Michigan School for Environment and Sustainability, in […]

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Rouge Rundown – July 12, 2023 – Rouge Cruise Tickets | Bug Hunting | Summer River Education and More!

July 12, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Your Volunteer Experience Starts Here!   You are invited to join with Friends of the Rouge […]

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Rouge Rundown – May 31, 2023 – New Detroit Park | Appreciation Event | New Volunteer Ops | River History and More!

May 31, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Clean Water Act Setback in recent Sacket Case   Last week’s Supreme Court decision was a […]

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Rouge Rundown – June 28, 2023 – News that’s Fishy | Water Trail Action | Your River Address and More!

June 28, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Thank You for Celebrating with Friends!   Thank you to each of the Volunteers, Members, and […]

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Monitoring Update: Friends of the Rouge Monitoring Team begins Road Crossing Inventory Project

The Lower Rouge River Culvert Inventory to Improve Fish Passage  Friends of the Rouge Monitoring Team begins Road Crossing Inventory […]

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Rouge Rundown – June 14, 2023 – Appreciation Event | Paddle the Rouge | New Volunteer Ops | Creature Feature and More!

June 14, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN You are Invited: Member & Volunteer Appreciation Event & Award Ceremony   Friends you are invited […]

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Rouge Rundown – May 17, 2023 – 700 Happy Saplings | Free Rain Garden Course | Headwater Findings and More!

May 17, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Your Last Chance to Plant Trees!   Thank you to the amazing volunteers who have come […]

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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 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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Rouge Rundown – January 11, 2023 – Frog & Toad Survey | Board Meetings | Winter Moss and More!

January 11, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Curious Who’s Calling? Your Frog & Toad Survey Training is Here!   You are invited to […]

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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.