Why is there a pollution problem in the Rouge River?
Although major industrial and municipal point sources have been effectively controlled, the Rouge River remains polluted because of stormwater runoff. Stormwater runoff is the excess water that flows over land during and after a rainfall or snow melt. It occurs everywhere and includes flows from storm sewers and natural drainage courses serving industrial, commercial, residential, undeveloped, recreational and agricultural lands. Why is the Rouge Project sponsoring this program? The River Friendly Partners Program helps the Rouge Project fulfill its mission to protect the water quality of the Rouge River Watershed for the safety and enjoyment of all its citizens. This program is part of a coordinated effort to help communities comply with the Clean Water Act as we work together to restore and protect our river. How can a business or community become a River Friendly Partner? • By requesting a Pollution Prevention Action Plan Package from the Rouge Program Office (RPO), which includes a
