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“Reflections of Business on the Rouge River,” by David Usher, Founder of Marine Pollution Control, Detroit, MI, written by Fenelon Ashley

Posted on June 22, 2011 by friendsoftherouge

Nowadays when we think about pollution in our waterways, people usually assume that pollution was intentional.  But 40+ years ago, the contamination that Marine Pollution Control was called upon to clean up was the result of accidental oil and fuel … Continue reading →

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Duck ala Rouge-By: John Schmittroth

Posted on January 5, 2011 by friendsoftherouge

In the fall of 2008, the city of Southfield opened a 50-acre nature preserve called Carpenter Lake.  This is located along the Ravines Branch of the Rouge River, near 10 Mile and Inkster roads.  I was interested to explore this … Continue reading →

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The Rouge River: A Personal History – Janet Helm Sebok

Posted on December 6, 2010 by friendsoftherouge

Many people who drive to and from work through Edward Hines Parkway have no idea that the Rouge River was an important source of water for farmers. More than half a century ago, my grandparents, Gus and Minnie Helm, farmed … Continue reading →

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