Sharing fascinating stories of individuals, unique creatures, and more around the Rouge River watershed.
DE-ICERS: Reduce your Use!
Winter is here once again and with that, a lot of ice and SALT. When using salt and other de-icers,... Read More →
Blog
Sharing the more day-to-day and notables!
2022 Stream Keepers
Friends of the Rouge partnered again with Trout Unlimited on a second session of STREAM Keepers, a program to engage... Read More →
2022 REP Teacher Training
Several teachers learned the basics of our Rouge Education Project (REP) throughout this week: looking at water chemistry, bugs, and... Read More →
Beware of Invasive Frog-bit
In continuation of a project with Oakland County’s Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area (OC CISMA) begun in 2020, FOTR’s Education... Read More →
SHOCKING New Way to Survey for Fish
This summer, FOTR has been learning a new method of surveying for fish – electroshocking! This is the industry standard... Read More →
Friends Funded for Phase 2 of Lower Rouge Trailhead
Friends of the Rouge was awarded $10,000 (Canadian) to support the completion of construction documents and permitting for the Fort... Read More →
Getting Rain Barrels to Residents
Last Friday, we held our Rain Barrel Happy Hour Workshop, getting drinks for lawns and gardens across Detroit with free... Read More →
Student Research and Sediment Highlighted at State of the Strait Conference
On May 11, the State of the Strait, a binational conference that highlights research on both sides of the Detroit... Read More →
Rare Mussels Discovered in Rouge River
In July, while conducting routine fish surveys in the lower Rouge, FOTR staff and volunteers noticed an unusually high number... Read More →
Your Rouge, Your Story
We all have a story to tell; why we are passionate about the Rouge River, how we got involved with... Read More →
Spring Bug Hunt Results Show Decline in Bugs at Sites with High Levels of Road Salt
We want to give a big “Thank You” to all of our amazing volunteers at this year’s Spring Bug Hunt.... Read More →
How Flooding in the Rouge Watershed is an Environmental / Public Health Threat
On June 25th of this year, the Metro Detroit area experienced a severe rain event that left many homes, parks,... Read More →
Summer Staff Spotlight
It’s summer and Friends of the Rouge has some new rays of sunshine! We warmly welcome our 2021 summer fellows... Read More →
Fun & Learning: Become a Rouge River Detective!
Looking for some summer fun and learning? Join our online, and interactive, “Explore the Rouge” game challenge. Take a self-paced... Read More →
Teachers: Take a Professional Development Workshop with Friends of the Rouge!
This August (August 2-5 plus Aug 6th as a rain date), Friends of the Rouge is offering a teacher education... Read More →
STREAM Girls Coming to the Rouge River!
Friends of the Rouge is excited to partner with Trout Unlimited to bring the STREAM Girls program to Rouge River Watershed! STREAM... Read More →
Explore the Rouge: Virtual River Education for Home, School and Lifelong Learners!
Looking for at-home or at-school learning activities? Become a Rouge River Detective and explore local environmental issues in your community... Read More →
