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2026 Heart of the Rouge: Our Ruby Anniversary

02/02/202608/25/2026

This event is our biennial fundraiser. Thank you for celebrating 40 years of protecting and restoring your Rouge River. On […]

Promoting our cause in the NEWS

11/14/202408/27/2026

Rain Gardens

03/25/202402/05/2026

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

ORIN & CHAR GELDERLOOS ENVIRONMENTAL LEADERSHIP INTERNSHIP

08/13/202608/13/2026

DEADLINE for submission: Sunday, August 23, 2026 by 11:59 PM Department: All (organization-wide)Status: Part-Time Seasonal Position , September through December 2026, […]

Letter from FOTR Intern: Aaron Coon

08/05/202608/05/2026

Whew! We can safely say that 2025 was a year of challenges. Forces beyond our imagination challenged us to think […]

Rouge Rundown – July 22, 2026: Health Fair | Fishy Fun | Native Plants & More

07/22/202607/28/2026

Rouge Rundown – July 8, 2026: Daylighted Rouge | Speaker Series | Rain Garden Class & More

07/08/202607/28/2026

Rouge Rundown – June 17, 2026: Fish of the Rouge | National Canoe Day | Rain Garden Class & More

06/17/202607/28/2026

Rouge Rundown – June 3, 2026: Frog Nature Walks | Native Planting | In Memory & More

06/03/202607/28/2026

Rouge Rundown – May 20, 2026: Celebrate Picnic | Garden Fun | What’s in Your River & More

05/21/202605/21/2026

Rouge Rundown – May 6, 2026: Spring Spectacular | Plant a Tree | Celebrate Picnic & More

05/07/202605/07/2026

Rouge Rundown – April 23, 2026: Toad Day | Block Party | Native Plants & More

04/23/202604/30/2026

Rouge Rundown – April 8, 2026: Garden Fun | Annual Report | Preserved Land & More

04/08/202604/30/2026

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.