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Promoting restoration and stewardship of the Rouge River ecosystem since 1986.

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Find out how you can inspire the legacy! Contact Friends of the Rouge

650 Church Street Suite 209
Plymouth, MI 48170

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friends@therouge.org

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Rouge River Watershed Facts

The Rouge drains 467 square miles of land in the counties of Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw in southeast Michigan.

Contains over 400 lakes, impoundments, and ponds and 126 miles of major stream.

Inhabited by 1.35 million people. More than 50% urbanized.

FOTR is a Non-Profit at Work for You

Friends of the Rouge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 1986, whose mission is to restore, protect, and enhance the Rouge River watershed through stewardship, education, and collaboration.

The Rouge River Watershed

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Location: Henry Ford Centennial Library, 16301 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126
Date: Saturday, April 11, 2020
Time: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
Cost: FREE

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Location: Livonia Civic Center Library
32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia MI 48154
Date: Saturday, January 25, 2020
Time: 10 a.m. to Noon
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