Friends of the Rouge
650 Church Street Suite 209, Plymouth, MI 48170
EIN: 38-2672879
734-927-4900

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

From failing infrastructure to urbanization to emerging contaminants, click below to learn more the threats to your Rouge River and what you can do to mitigate the effects of these dangers.

Climate Change

Learn how the long-term shift in weather patterns impacts our Rouge River and its surrounding communities.

Combined Sewer Overflows (CSOs)

What is a CSO? Learn how these impact our communities and the Rouge River.

Emerging Contaminants

Learn about the emerging contaminants that threaten our Rouge ecosystem.

Flooding

Learn how impervious surfaces have increased the likelihood of flooding and how this impacts our watershed.

Illicit and Illegal Discharges

Learn how to spot and report illicit and illegal discharges.

Invasive Species

Learn about invasive species that threaten the native Rouge wildlife and how you can take action to remove these threats.

Loss of Wildlife Habitat

Learn about the creatures that call the Rouge home and how you can protect them.

Land Use and Development

Learn about the loss of wetlands and how you can help to reduce the effects of urbanization.

Non Point Source Pollution

Learn about nonpoint source pollution and how you can help mitigate its effects.

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.