Fall Benthic Macroinvertebrate Data

SQI refers to Stream Quality Index, a score that takes into account the abundance of sensitive organisms found at a site. Scores above 48 are rated excellent, 33-48 good, 19-33 fair and <19 poor. Since season affects the populations of macroinvertebrates, scores are compared by season.

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Rouge River Watershed Facts

The Rouge drains 467 square miles of land in the counties of Oakland, Wayne and Washtenaw in southeast Michigan.

Contains over 400 lakes, impoundments, and ponds and 126 miles of major stream.

Inhabited by 1.35 million people. More than 50% urbanized.

FOTR is a Non-Profit at Work for You

Friends of the Rouge is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, founded in 1986, whose mission is to restore, protect, and enhance the Rouge River watershed through stewardship, education, and collaboration.