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 Reason for being an area of concern
04:11 Why did the Rouge River actually become an area of concern, what is being done to improve the river, how similiar is this to other areas of concern?
Future of the Rouge River
01:29 There are still many things that need to be done to help the Rouge River, but there are many reasons to look at the future of the Rouge in an optimistic light.
Watershed
02:04
Explaination on what a watershed actually is and what people should know about watersheds to be able to live a more environmentally healthy life
Unfixing what we fixed
01:12 There are new efforts to naturalize the Rouge River, since past trends, when the river was being sculpted and manufactured to try and fix problems, but ended up creating new problems.
Sediment Buildup
00:40 Through video, you can observe how sediment buildup has physically changed the Rouge River
lower branch of Rouge River
00:53 Dynamite Park is located at the lower Branch of the Rouge River. The lower branch recieves more pollution than any other part of the Rouge River.
Log-jam
00:58 Log Jams are usually seen by the public as problems because they aren't aesthetically pleasing, but they are actually natural and needed.
Canoeing on the river
00:18 A short look at an area of the Rouge River that is often canoed on.
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Friends of the Rouge
00:57 A non-governmental organization that helps educate people about the Rouge River and organizes events such as Rouge Rescue
Invasive species
01:29 Species that are brought to an area for aesthetic purposes can actually cause harm
Looking at the Bigger Picture
01:23 To help the Great Lakes, changes need to begin on a small scale-- at the home.
Educating the public
00:44 Some of the efforts to educate the public about how they can help save and maintain the Rouge River is to bring school children to the river and do water quality testing.
Effects of developers on the river
01:24 The debate between public property and public interest becomes relevant when developers want to expand onto wetlands or other natural areas.
Dealership pollution
00:41 Where does pollution in rivers come from? One place is from dealerships who throw their trash near the river instead of taking the time to dispose of it properly.
the kingfisher's habitat
00:11 An area that many people would see as problematic is actually the perfect place for some to make their home.
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