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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Promoting our cause in the NEWS
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Rain Gardens

Separated vs Combined Sewer Systems Sewers that keep storm water and sanitary wastewater separate are known as sanitary or separated […]

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Development Coordinator: Events & Member Specialist

Friends of the Rouge (FOTR), founded in 1986, is a nonprofit organization dedicated to restoration and stewardship of the Rouge […]

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2025 Spring Sale Spectacular!

Pick up your pre-ordered rain barrels, rain barrel kits, stands, diverters and composters starting at noon!

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Rouge Rundown – Salty Situation | Movie Night | It’s Paddle Time | Spring Plants & More
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Rouge Rundown – March Madness | The River is Open | Film Screening & More
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Rain Garden Spring Fever

Are you as excited for spring as we are? Do you need some plants in your life but just can’t […]

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Rouge Rundown – February 12, 2025: Froggy Time | Plastic Gunk | Paddle Trips | Find Stevie & More
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2025 PARC Rain Garden Events

Friends of the Rouge installed 23,000 sq ft of native gardens around the Plymouth Arts and Recreation Complex (PARC) to […]

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PARC Adopt-A-Garden

You are invited to make a difference in your watershed by adopting a rain garden today! Rain Gardens Available For […]

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Rouge Rundown – January 29, 2025: Frogs are Calling – You | Paddle Events | Tree Tubes | Website Update & More
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New Year’s Resolutions for Your River

As long-time Friends of the Rouge know, a watershed is all the area of land that drains into a particular […]

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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.