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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

Rain Barrels 101
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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 […]

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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 […]

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Top Tips for Hiking in the Winter

Winter hiking is a fantastic way to enjoy the winter weather and see some stunning snow vistas. However, the cold […]

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White Snow, Green Leaves: Identify Your Invasive Shrubs

At your home, the ground may still be white from the snow, but the leaves are green on most invasive […]

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Board Elections Notice & Candidates 2020–2022

TO THE MEMBERS OF FRIENDS OF THE ROUGE November 13, 2019 NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that board elections will be […]

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Erb Family Foundation’s Transformational Sustained Financial Support Continues

PRESS RELEASE May 16, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Fred A. and Barbara M. Erb Family Foundation total Donations to Friends […]

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Dead Fish in Rouge River a Natural Phenomenon

PRESS RELEASE April 17, 2019 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Dead Fish in Rouge River a Natural Phenomenon Michigan Department of Natural […]

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Iron Belle Tree Plantings in Southwest Detroit

Three hundred trees are being planted in Southwest Detroit to improve environmental and living conditions within a degraded area of […]

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Why PARC Matters to Friends of the Rouge

PRESS RELEASE October 12, 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Why PARC Matters to Friends of the Rouge Move to re-purposed facility […]

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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.