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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

CREATURE FEATURE: A Beautiful Conundrum

GET TO KNOW: Mute Swans Swans are majestic creatures. They grace our local waterways with such beauty that passersby often […]

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2023 Celebrate with Friends: Awards Ceremony & Gathering on the Rouge

Thursday, June 22, 20236:00-7:30 p.m. New Event for You! Friends, you are invited the new, in-person Volunteer & Member Appreciation Event! […]

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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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May 2023 Monitoring Programs Update

FOTR’s Monitoring Programs Continue to Grow For over 20 years, FOTR has been engaging residents in collecting data about the Rouge […]

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Home Composting

The calendar says it’s now officially spring, and here in the Rouge River watershed area we’re having some warm, sunny […]

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Bird flying low over a river
2023 Rouge Cruise is SOLD OUT

If you would like to be added to the ticket wait list, email ledwards@therouge.org. Please include your name and the […]

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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 Community Scientists Find PFAS in Every Fish

In 2022, six anglers who eat fish from the river joined FOTR’s ranks of community scientists when they agreed to […]

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Plan For Your Spring Landscape

Now is the Time to Plan for Your Landscape! Spring is in full bloom in southern states, but the temperature […]

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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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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.