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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

Rouge Frog & Toad Survey Training
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CREATURE FEATURE – Why the Hate?

Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) – photo by Gilles Gonthier CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWEastern chipmunks As well-known and beloved cartoon characters, […]

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Board Elections 2022–2024

TO THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE Posted December 9, 2021 Board elections were held following the final meeting […]

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FLORA FEATURE: Wintertime Sustenance for Wildlife

GET TO KNOWMichigan Native Sumac Shrubs Sumac shrubs, well-known for their brilliant fall colors, also serve as a wintertime superfood […]

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Rare Mussels Discovered in Rouge River

In July, while conducting routine fish surveys in the lower Rouge, FOTR staff and volunteers noticed an unusually high number […]

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CREATURE FEATURE: Little River “cats”

Stonecat catfish (Noturus flavus) – photo by Robert Muller GET TO KNOWMadtoms The Rouge River watershed is home to a […]

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2021 Fall Paddle Trip on the Lower Rouge River Water Trail

On Saturday, October 23, Friends of the Rouge hosted its Fall Paddle Trip on a stretch of the Lower Rouge […]

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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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FLORA FEATURE – Autumn Glory

Sugar Maple (Acer saccharum) – photo: David Ohmer CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWThe American Sugar Maple Once again, the beautiful fall […]

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Rouge Rundown – October 6, 2021

    October 6, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Master Rain Gardener—Apply by Oct. 11 for Discounted Registration Rate   This October, you […]

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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.