Rouge River once again a place for recreation

With local leaders, community volunteers and big-ticket government spending on the cleanup, the Rouge River's health has improved.

According to the story:

With industrial pollution under better control and efforts to stem the flow of sewage and stormwater into the river, the idea that the Rouge is a place to fish, canoe or stroll along is taking root.

"Now, we are changing the culture of the whole region," said Kurt Heise, director of the Wayne County Department of Environment. "We are telling people it's OK to return to the Rouge River."

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