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

Copyright 2026 Friends of the Rouge.

And be the difference for your hometown River!

Is your organization committed to a healthier Rouge River and Metro Detroit? It can be! Become a Friends of the Rouge partner and watch your impact grow for a cleaner hometown river.

Sponsorship Levels

Stream Steward

River Restorer

River Guardian

River Champion

River Warrior

Watershed Leader

hands
7,394

volunteers took action for a better Rouge River and more vibrant future

water
57,064

gallons of water managed by new rain gardens each time it rains, for less pollution and flooding

butterfly
18,223

square feet of grass transformed into new bird, butterfly and pollinator habitat

35

Lower Rouge Water Trail events to trail build, explore and connect with nature

399

advocacy and outreach events to raise a collective voice for your River

2,782

hours of river monitoring for bugs, frogs, toads, fish & invasive species

20,321

native plants, 1,327 trees planted for a more vibrant watershed

7,064

hours of river education for the public and caring people like you

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.