Contributing to 'A River Revived'
Through a new book, the Rouge River's dramatic turnaround is told by environmentalists including longtime Environmental Interpretive Center staff.
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Rouge River Revived
The Rouge River caught on fire in 1969. Today it stands as one of the most successful examples of urban river revival in the country.
The EIC and the Friends of the Rouge hosted a panel discussion on November 16th with co-authors of the newly released book Rouge River Revived: How People Are Bringing Their River Back to Life
Panelists:
- Orin Gelderloos – Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Studies, University of Michigan - Dearborn
- John Hartig - Visiting Scholar, University of Windsor’s Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research
- Sally Petrella – Monitoring Manager, Friends of the Rouge
- Cyndi Ross – Restoration Manager, Friends of the Rouge
