Promoting our cause in the NEWS
March 11, 2019
The Oakland Press: Volunteers sought for Rouge Frog and Toad Survey
February 14, 2019
WXYZ Detroit: The Great Lakes State is Getting Saltier – it matters when it comes to your drinking water: Years of salt use to de-ice roads considered the cause
January 16, 2019
C&G Newspaper: Stonefly search on tap throughout Rouge communities
December 11, 2018
C&G Newspaper: Proposed wetlands bill would cause environmental ‘degradation,’ groups warn
November 2018 issue
The Ville: “Memories of a Hidden River” by Marie McCormick
November 28, 2018
Hometown Life: Is your lawn or garden getting lazy? Put it to work for you
November 19, 2018
Detroit Free Press: Submerged oddities will be pulled from Rouge River — including 8 cars
November 6, 2018
The Oakland Press: November Community Briefing- Troy: Friends of the Rouge coordinator presents at Garden Club
November 1, 2018
The Detroit News: Welcome Mat: Local nurseries host holiday open houses
October 31, 2018
Press & Guide: An island in Dearborn? Yes, it’s true
September 20, 2018
The Oakland Press: Friends of the Rouge conducting community survey on waterway
June 20, 2018
Southfield Sun: ‘Dirty’ water runoff is Rouge’s biggest problem, group says
June 15, 2018
Patch: Friends Of The Rouge Launches ‘RainSmart’ Project
June 15, 2018
Hometown Life: Friends of the Rouge launches ‘RainSmart’ campaign
May 19, 2018
The Detroit News: With cleanup efforts, Rouge River ‘has come a long way’
May 17, 2018
The Detroit News: Wash your car the eco-friendly way
May 2, 2018
Hometown Life: Friends of the Rouge set to relocate to Plymouth
April 27, 2018
Click-on Detroit (Channel 4): Will the weather cooperate this weekend in Metro Detroit?
April 6, 2018
Hour Detroit: Your Guide to Volunteering Around Metro Detroit
March 27, 2018
US News: Meeting to Focus on Sediment Cleanup From River Channel
March 8, 2018
Detroit Free Press: Citizen scientists to stalk bugs in the Rouge River
January 20, 2018
Detroit Free Press: Tiny bugs help volunteers track water quality in region
January 15, 2018
Detroit Free Press: Are you listening for frogs? Metro Detroit environmentalists documenting amphibians
January 12, 2018
WDET: “Little Nuggets of Gold” Shine Light on Rouge River’s Health
January 8, 2018
Detroit Free Press: Michigan’s dirtiest body of water regains funds to resume pollution checks
In the News 2017
Dec. 4, 2017
Detroit Free Press: Local governments near Detroit yank funding for volunteer bug hunts in rivers — seriously
Oct. 8, 2017
The Wayne Dispatch: Detroit Zoo employees remove boatloads of trash from the Rouge
October 8, 2017
Detroit Free Press: John Erb: Detroit can take the lead in green infrastructure
September 25, 2017
Wayne State University: Detroit Biodiversity Network Installs Bioswale on Campus
August 24, 2017
Metromode: Reclaiming the Rouge River in Dearborn
Detroit Metro Times: How a park dedicated to labor history is now planned for the Rouge River
August 9, 2017
Detroit Metro Times: Two water tours show off the natural beauty of the Rouge River this fall
August 2, 2017
Local 4 Click on Detroit: An Invasive Species is Causing Damage in Metro Detroit
related: Check out this new video with all you need to know about the new crayfish invading the Rouge
June 29, 2017
Metromode: How green spaces enrich Dearborn’s urban fabric
May 18, 2017
Associated Newspapers: Plymouth Voice: Rouge River clean up set
February 21, 2017
C & G Newspapers: Rouge Frog and Toad Survey wants you to hop to it
In the News 2016
February 15, 2016
Click on Detroit: Volunteers needed for annual frog and Toad Survey
October 17, 2016
Model D: Rain gardens to the rescue: How Detroiters are working together to protect water infrastructure
September 1, 2016
Bridge: Detroit banks on green infrastructure to rescue city from heavy rains
June 14, 2016
USA TODAY: Northville Township does its part to save Rouge
In the News 2011
February 23, 2011
City of Southfield: Volunteers sought for Rouge River Watershed Frog & Toad Survey
