Friends of the Rouge Seek Stonefly Search Volunteers
The insects are a sign that the river, which runs through the Farmington area, is healthy.
Are you looking for something to do this winter that is fun and helps a good cause? Friends of the Rouge (FOTR) is looking for volunteers to help with the 12th annual search for stoneflies on Saturday Jan. 26. The Rouge River watershed flows through Farmington and Farmington Hills. Finding a stonefly living in the river is a good indication that the river is healthy, because these small insects require cold, clean water. Last year, 73 volunteers found these “nuggets of gold” at 14 of 32 sites. This year, they hope to find even more. The search begins at the University of Michigan-Dearborn at 9 a.m. No searching is done in Dearborn; volunteers carpool out in 10-12 teams to Rouge streams located around metropolitan Detroit. Volunteers must …
