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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

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Paddling Videos

For five consecutive Tuesday evenings from August 11, 2020 through September 8, 2020, we explored a unique stretch of the […]

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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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Paddle the Main Branch of the Rouge River

October 24, 202010:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The 2020 trip will start and end at the Melvindale Boat Launch located […]

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April 2019’s Lower Rouge River Water Trail Public Open House

Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) has been working on a strategic planning process to develop a water trail along the […]

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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.