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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

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 […]

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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 […]

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Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature Rises In Detroit

The Downriver Linked Greenways and Iron Belle Trail Gateway Feature recently rose from the concrete in the shadow of Fort […]

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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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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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Thank You Logjam Volunteers!

Friends of the Rouge sends a huge thanks to its Woody Debris Warriors! A committed team of volunteers worked to […]

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Dry Dock Pop Up – Westland Farmers Market July 2021

Thank you to all who helped make the Friends of the Rouge Dry Dock Pop Up at the Westland Farmers […]

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National Canoe Day 2021 a Success

Thanks to all of you who made the 2021 Friends of the Rouge National Canoe Day on July 21 a […]

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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.