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. Our service area spans parts of Oakland, Macomb, Lapeer, Wayne, and St. Clair counties.
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’S NEW
RAIN GARDEN PLANTING: JUNE 20
The Clinton River Watershed Council is getting ready to install our largest rain garden yet! This addition to the CRWC office property will feature more than 200 native plants. We need volunteer help to complete this major undertaking. Click the button to sign up.
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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LOOKING BACK AT 2024
May 18, 2025 - 2024 was a busy year as we focused on protecting, enhancing, celebrating, and engaging with the watershed. Read more
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NO MOW MAY IS ON
April 28, 2025 - No Mow May is a movement that empowers homeowners to contribute directly to native ecosystems. Read more
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MEET THE RED SWAMP CRAYFISH
April 7, 2025 - Invasive species are a challenge for the Great Lakes and the Clinton River watershed. Read more
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2024 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Jan. 17, 2025 - CRWC held our annual River Rally on January 15 to share our 2024 accomplishments, outcomes and volunteer successes. Read more
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.