Community Driven Stewardship in Rouge Park to Protect the Great Lakes
This grant will strengthen Rouge Park’s natural ability to mitigate impacts of flooding and stormwater overflow impacting the community and the Great Lakes by investing in community-driven stewardship model. Working closely with the City of Detroit, Friends of Rouge Park will expand its Lead Steward program and will formalize its long-term coordination with the city to leverage investment needed to manage natural areas and maximize the park's ecological services. The ultimate goal of the project is to grow the impact of FORP's stewardship program.