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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

Join a Garden Pocket Party!

You can be a part of the transformation of an empty lot in Detroit’s south side to a vibrant green […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Wild Beauty

American mink (Neovison vison) – by Konrad Kuiper -CC-BY-NC-SA-2.0 GET TO KNOW American Mink Born wild and free, American mink […]

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COVID-19 Update Fall 2021

October 7, 2021 Important update regarding our COVID-19 response VIEW THE March 13, 2020 COVID-19 Post HERE Dear Friends, In […]

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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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2021 Industrial Paddle Trip

Friends of the Rouge hosted its annual Industrial Paddle Trip on Saturday, September 18. Riverside Kayak Connection led the annual […]

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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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Rouge Rundown August 26, 2021

    August 25, 2021ROUGE RUNDOWN Sailing into the Sunset with Friends: 2021 Rouge Cruise!   Thanks to all the […]

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Teachers Had a Great Time at REP Training Program

Area teachers enjoyed a fun and challenging outdoor training program as part of FOTR’s Rouge Education Project (REP). This year’s […]

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River Science Fundraiser for Students

You raised $1,942.85 for student river science during the Back-to-School Challenge! Thanks to your caring gifts, 40 students will gain […]

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Rouge Cruise Fun in 2021!

Thanks to all the who shared a beautiful evening cruising the Rouge with Friends! What a treat to experience this […]

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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.