Rouge Rundown July 1, 2020
July 1, 2020ROUGE RUNDOWN Introducing the 2020 Rouge UnCruise! It’s the time of year for the annual Rouge Cruise. And like you, we're... Read More →
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 Environment, Great Lakes and Energy’s... Read More →
In Solidarity
Dear Friends,Friends of the Rouge board and staff stands in solidarity with the Black and Brown members of our watershed community and nation. We, like... Read More →
REP 2020 Spring Monitoring
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic resulting in widespread school closures, spring monitoring as usual was not possible this year. The Education Manager was able to... Read More →
REP Online Learning
Looking for at-home or at-school river education? Become a Rouge River Detective and explore local environmental issues in your community while working to solve them!... Read More →
#Nature Is Open!
One of the healthiest things you can do is to get outside in nature. Studies show that time spent outside boosts our physical and emotional... Read More →
COVID-19 Update
March 13, 2020 Important update regarding our COVID-19 response Dear Friends, The safety and health of our program participants, volunteers, staff and community is our... Read More →
Rain Barrels 101
6,000 Rain Barrels for the Rouge Help restore clean water to your Rouge River by joining the effort to achieve 6,000 rain barrels in active... Read More →
Healthy Lawn Care for Watershed Protection
February: The snow may be coming down outside, but for many people now’s the time to select your lawn care company. Here are some tips... Read More →
REP Artwork Contest Results
Every year we hold a student-designed artwork contest based on a theme. Winners are featured on posters distributed to each school participating in the Rouge... Read More →