Friends of the Rouge River
Rouge Rescue River Cleanup 2021
Rouge RiverJoin us for the 35th Annual Rouge Rescue River Cleanup event! We have 15+ sites across Southeast Michigan in the Rouge River watershed- come find which one is closest to you! Start and end times may be different for each site. Activates vary from site to site but overall include litter cleanup, invasive species removal, […]
Friends of the Rouge Winter Stonefly Search
Plymouth Cultural Center 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MIIn the winter we hold a Stonefly Search that is similar to the Bug Hunts except we only look for one type of bug. Stoneflies are very sensitive aquatic insects that hatch from streams in winter. See a map of sites that have been surveyed for stoneflies and results. To learn more about our Stonefly Searches, how to identify […]
2025 Stonefly Search
Plymouth Cultural Center 525 Farmer St, Plymouth, MIVolunteers needed to survey for Stoneflies throughout the Rouge River! It’s easy, fun, and a great way to learn about aquatic insects and the health of the river while contributing to science. There will be an indoor welcome from 10am-11am where volunteers will have a chance to meet their team, enjoy refreshments (coffee, juice, bagels, […]
2025 Frog and Toad Survey Training
Livonia Civic Center Library 32777 Five Mile Rd, Livonia, MI, United StatesRegister for the 2025 Frog and Toad Survey Training Background Amphibians are sensitive indicators of habitat quality and their presence or absence can be used to assess wetland health. Wetlands absorb and filter stormwater, helping to protect and clean the river. Wetlands also provide critical wildlife habitat. The presence of a diverse assemblage of frog […]