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
Volunteers Needed: Lake St. Clair Water Festival
May 19, 8:30 AM -1:45 PM
Macomb Community College Cultural Center
The Lake St. Clair Water Festival provides free, hands-on opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students in Macomb County.
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
63
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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CRWC Launches Mussel Survey
April 4, 2026 - Native mussels contribute significantly to water quality, but are rarely studied. Read more
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Guest Blog: Why Businesses Should Invest in Watersheds
March 18, 2026 - Banking and rivers don’t seem like obvious partners, but it’s actually straightforward. Read more
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Keeping Invasive Species out of the Clinton River
Feb. 9, 2026 - In 2015, CRWC noticed that a new channel in the Clinton River was beginning to form. Read more
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The Vape Pen Hazards to Stormwater
Jan. 8, 2026 - A little-known contaminate of stormwater is vape pens. 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.