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 collect fish for PFAS testing... Read More →
Restoration Program Volunteer Opportunities
So Many Ways to Rescue the Rouge! This year, we are holding fantastic restoration activities to help rescue our Rouge River, and there is something... Read More →
Become a Master Rain Gardener
Protect your home against flooding & help bees, birds, & butterflies with a RAIN garden! Partners across southeast Michigan are pleased to announce details for... Read More →
Rouge Rundown – January 11, 2023 – Frog & Toad Survey | Board Meetings | Winter Moss and More!
January 11, 2023ROUGE RUNDOWN Curious Who’s Calling? Your Frog & Toad Survey Training is Here! You are invited to sign up for the 2023... Read More →
Bug Hunt Events and Training
We need your eyes, hands, and boots on the ground! No prior experience is necessary, but PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED. All volunteers must self-screen for covid... Read More →
Friends Funded for Phase 2 of Lower Rouge Trailhead
Friends of the Rouge was awarded $10,000 (Canadian) to support the completion of construction documents and permitting for the Fort Street Bridge Park Multi-purpose trailhead... Read More →
Rouge Rescue
Connecting people across southeast Michigan to improve the Rouge River—for enjoyment today and for generations to come.
PFAS and the Rouge River
What are PFAS? PFAS, or Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of 4700 different chemicals used in industrial products since the 1940s. They can... Read More →
2022 End of Winter Paddle
Friends of the Rouge hosted its first End of Winter Paddle Trip on Saturday, March 26th after being rescheduled due to rain from the 19th.... Read More →
2022 Floodplain Tree Plantings
UPDATE: due to supply chain issues, the weed mat installations will be postponed until Spring ’23 We need your help installing 5,500 tree weed mats!... Read More →
