Friends of the Rouge engages thousands of people each year in hands-on restoration and stewardship efforts throughout the Rouge River watershed through a number of public involvement and education programs.
Program Areas
Advocate
A clearinghouse for the Advocacy and Lobbying work we do.
Educate
REP involves elementary, middle, and high schools across southeastern Michigan in water quality monitoring.
Explore
A 25-mile paddling trail that FOTR is working to develop with local partners
Investigate
Monitoring bugs, frogs & toads, and fish, engaging volunteers to assess the health of the river.
Restore
Educational programs and hands-on projects for residents to learn how to take care of land along the river.
Shop
Shop services and products to protect the Rouge River in your own backyard.