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

Copyright 2025 Friends of the Rouge.

LaNita’s Memorial Park Ribbon Cutting Celebration

The Southeast Michigan Report Cards present “grades” for five watersheds in the region. These grades have been calculated using expert advice and science-driven standards for environmental and socioeconomic conditions.

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How Lights at Night Affects Wildlife

The Southeast Michigan Report Cards present “grades” for five watersheds in the region. These grades have been calculated using expert advice and science-driven standards for environmental and socioeconomic conditions.

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Your Yard Can Contribute to Clean Water!

What you do in your yard makes a big difference for your hometown Rouge River!  Here are two ways we […]

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The Rain Garden Ripple Effect

Saturday, August 5th 10:15 am to 1:00 pm Livonia Civic Center Library, 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI 48154 We […]

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Home Composting

The calendar says it’s now officially spring, and here in the Rouge River watershed area we’re having some warm, sunny […]

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Show Your Love for Clean Water with Better Lawn Care Knowledge!

Do you ❤️ Clean Water? This time of year, do you notice a lot of high-pressure ads telling you what […]

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New Year’s Resolutions in Your Yard For Clean Water

Have you ever thought about making some resolutions for your yard? Here are New Year’s Resolutions you can make to […]

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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, […]

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Detroit River Coalition

Stay connected with us! The Detroit River Coalition is a binational environmental resource hub leveraging collective partnerships to reduce litter […]

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CREATURE FEATURE – Why the Hate?

Eastern Chipmunk (Tamias striatus) – photo by Gilles Gonthier CC-BY-2.0 GET TO KNOWEastern chipmunks As well-known and beloved cartoon characters, […]

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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.