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        For More Information Contact:
Friends of the Rouge: RRAC:
City of Wayne
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WHAT COMMUNITIES CAN DO In addition to the voluntary actions we can take at home, such as conserving water and reducing toxic chemical use, there are also activities you can participate in through community involvement. The first step is to spread the word, to your neighbors, to friends at school, or people you work with. If more people understand what impact everyday actions have on water quality in the Rouge River, then maybe more people will want to help make it healthy again. Become active in your community! Here are some suggestions on how your community can become involved in the restoration process: Erosion - Erosion from construction sites and new development is a major source of pollution to the Rouge. Citizens can help prevent this type of pollution. If you notice large amounts of erosion from a site, contact the City of Wayne Engineering Office at (734) 728-9100. Household Hazardous Waste - Encourage your neighbors to reduce, reuse and recycle. Brochures and other information on household hazardous wastes can be obtained from the City of Wayne Recycling Center by calling (734) 721-8600. Car Care - Encourage local service stations to accept used motor oil and antifreeze from area residents. Join An Organization! Friends of the Rouge is a grassroots organization with more than 800 members dedicated to restoring the Rouge River. They participate in a variety of special community projects and an annual Rouge Rescue Cleanup, which has removed tons of natural and man-made debris from the river. They also sponsor an education program to teach students about water quality sampling and the importance of the river. Rouge RAP Advisory Council represents all parties interested in the Rouge River Remedial Action Plan (RAP), the long term clean up plan for the river. Citizens & students are included in RRAC’s membership, and anyone may participate in its meetings or subcommittees. You can obtain more information by contacting the representatives listed in the left panel or go the "Related Links" and visit their Web sites.
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