PROTECT.
ENHANCE.
CELEBRATE.
ENGAGE.
WHO WE ARE
The Clinton River Watershed Council (CRWC) is a non-profit organization in southeast Michigan that has been dedicated to protecting, enhancing, and celebrating the Clinton River, its watershed, and Lake St. Clair since 1972.
WHAT WE DO
CRWC makes a difference in our local community by providing residents, schools, governments, and businesses with wide-ranging programs, events, and expertise to ensure healthy waterways for us all. Offerings range from restoration projects and habitat enhancements to cleanups and water quality monitoring.
WHAT IS THE CLINTON RIVER WATERSHED?
A watershed is an area of land where water naturally collects and drains to one point. The Clinton River watershed is comprised of thousands of lakes, ponds, wetlands, marshes, and bogs – as well as hundreds of miles of coldwater tributaries, brooks, streams, and rivers. Learn More
760
Square Miles
5
Counties
71
Communities
1.5
Million People
The Clinton River Watershed Council’s area of service extends from Waterford and Clarkston, eastward towards Lake St. Clair, and includes the Lake St. Clair Direct Drainage area.
NEWS & UPDATES
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FISHING IN THE WATERSHED
Check out some of our fishing resources, including a list of species surveyed in the watershed and on the main branch of the Clinton River!
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RIVER NEWS: SPRING/SUMMER ISSUE
The Spring/Summer Edition of River News is out now! Check out articles on how students are engaging in citizen sc…
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CLINTON RIVER WATER TRAIL MAPS
CRWC just published a new Clinton River Water Trail Map. Download the map or pick up a waterproof hard copy at the CRWC office.
THE PILLARS OF OUR WORK
PROTECT
Through education and stewardship, we are protecting water resources for today, tomorrow, and generations to come.
ENHANCE
By monitoring water resources and restoring habitat, we are enhancing conditions within the watershed.
CELEBRATE
Celebrating natural spaces and increasing accessibility helps us to share out passion for the outdoors with others.
ENGAGE
To improve the water quality, we are ensuring that everyone, from the individuals to local governments, can find a way to take action.