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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

Rouge River GSI Suitability Storymap
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Rain Gardens
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Become a Master Rain Gardener

SPONSORS ABOUT THE MASTER RAIN GARDENER TRAINING PROGRAM The Master Rain Gardener Training Program began in Washtenaw County in 2010, […]

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Rain Barrels 101
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Rain Gardens for Tonquish and Johnson Creek

From 2015 through 2019, Friends of the Rouge worked with partners across Plymouth, Canton, Northville, Westland, and Salem to build […]

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Get Your Lawn a Job!

Sure, your lawn looks great, but… let’s be honest. It takes a lot of work. Your work. Isn’t it time […]

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Build a Rain Garden
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Rain Gardens to the Rescue

What is Rain Gardens to the Rescue? Sewage and urban runoff are polluting Detroit’s rivers. We invite you to help prevent […]

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DIY Rain Garden Guidance

Below you’ll find two step-by-step design manuals for Michigan Rain Gardens. Each takes a different approach. Pick the one that […]

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Plants for Rain Gardens

Friends of the Rouge recommends native species for rain gardens and ornamental landscapes. Native plants tend to perform best in […]

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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.