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.