Thank you

Volunteers!

 

 

Click here for a list of projects and worksites.

Click here to access a Google Map of Rouge Rescue Sites

 

River Day is a celebration of the rivers in the southeast Michigan region. The heart of River Day for Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) is Rouge Rescue -- our annual river clean up event that provides an opportunity for hands-on involvement in the restoration and protection of the Rouge River.

Since 1986, thousands of volunteers have come to the river on the first Saturday in June. They come from area businesses, local governments, school groups, service organizations, churches, homeowner groups and concerned citizens. They are all people like you who want to make a difference and contribute to the quality of life in their community.

Work sites may be along small streams or main branches of the Rouge. Volunteers spend their time removing debris from the river and its flood plain. A major effort involves managing the wood in the river using the woody debris 101 method to help reduce streambank erosion and slow down the flow of the river after storms, and create instream habitat.

If you are interested in participating in the annual Rouge Rescue clean-up extravaganza, find the site nearest to you.

 

2009 Site Coordinator Forms and Information

 

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THANK YOU ROUGE RESCUE STEWARDSHIP FUND SPONSORS !!

Rouge Rescue SPONSORSHIP INFORMATION is available here.