Local students use Rouge River as classroom
More than 500 students from 10 Southeast Michigan schools will participate in this year’s Rouge Education Project and will survey the Rouge River as part of their studies.
More than 500 students from 10 Southeast Michigan schools will participate in this year’s Rouge Education Project and will survey the Rouge River as part of their studies.
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“The Rouge Education Project is a hands on learning program for students in K-12 schools to experience real-world science in the field while learning about their local ecosystem and gaining respect for the community in which they live,” said Emily Johnson, Rouge Education Project Assistant Program Manager.
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