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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Rouge Rundown – May 21, 2025: What’s in Your River? | New Rain Gardens | Celebrate, Paddle, & More!
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Rouge Rundown – May 7, 2025: Celebrate with Friends | Toad Knot | Paddle, Plantings, & More!
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May Day May Day River Alert

As I sit at my desk watching new snowflakes gently fall, I’m reminded that January is a time for new […]

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Q & A with Dr. Jacob Napieralski

A conversation with Dr. Jacob Napieralski on ghost streams in Metro Detroit

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Rouge Rundown – April 23, 2025: New Job | Earth Fest | Rain Gardens 101 | Paddle, Volunteer, & More!
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Volunteer Coordinator

Posted: April 23, 2025Deadline for Submission: Sunday, May 11, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Department: RestorationStatus: Full-time Exempt PositionReports to: Restoration ManagerWork location: FOTR […]

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Go Native: The Benefits of Michigan’s Native Plants (and Why You Should Shop Our Plant Sale!)

Looking to refresh your yard or garden this spring? Want to bring beautiful colors into your yard? Ready to attract […]

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2025 Rouge Cruise
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Rouge Rundown – April 9, 2025: Volunteer Action | Paddle the Rouge | Get Ready for Spring & More
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2025 Celebrate with Friends: Award Ceremony and Gathering on the Rouge
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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.