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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

Dry Dock Pop Up – Jefferson-Barns July 2021

Thanks to all of you who attended the 2021 Dry Dock Pop Up at the Jefferson-Barns Community Center in Westland […]

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Celebrate Canoe & Kayak Day with Friends July 10th

Want to experience paddling on the Rouge River?  Whether your are a first-time paddler or an experienced adventurer, join the […]

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Paddle Trail – New Canoe/Kayak Rental Open in Dearborn

Friends of the Rouge is excited to announce the opening of Motor City Canoe’s newest location at Ford Field in […]

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Calling Volunteers to Open Logjams

Friends of the Rouge is working to open the Lower Rouge Water Trail from Canton to River Rouge for kayaks […]

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Virtual Tour with 360 Terrain

Experience the Industrial Rouge beginning in Dearborn, and traverse 8 miles of water trail along the Rouge River, through Melvindale, […]

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Rouge Paddling Trips

Friends of the Rouge organizes two group paddling events every fall so that you can experience a known route. Sat. […]

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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.