All Events
Rain Barrel Sale
Rain barrels are now on sale through our partner, Upcycle Products, Inc.
Nourished by Nature: Birding
Join the Clinton River Watershed Council in partnership with Lake St. Clair Metroparks, Macomb Audubon, and Oakland Bird Alliance as we observe migratory birds coming up from the south!
Adopt-A-Stream Event
Adopt-A-Stream is a volunteer-based initiative to protect local streams and rivers.
Lake St. Clair Water Festival
The festival offers hands-on opportunities for 4th and 5th grade students in Macomb County to learn about the Lake St. Clair Watershed and how they can become good stewards and protect our water and land resources.
Rain Barrel Sale Pickup
Orders from our rain barrel sale can be picked up on May 17, 2025 from 11 AM - 3 PM.
Spring Garden Cleanup
We’re looking for volunteers to help weed and maintain the education and rain gardens on CRWC property.
Paddlepalooza
Paddlepalooza is a kayaking and canoeing event on the Clinton River. The event includes a men's and women's division kayak and canoe race and an adventure river paddle on an 8-mile section of the Clinton River.
River Day
River Day is designed to encourage appreciation and recreational use of the waterways of the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair.
Volunteer Appreciation Lunch
Come join us for CRWC's annual Volunteer Appreciation Lunch at the Clinton River Watershed Council's Office (1115 W Avon Road, Rochester Hills).
Adopt-A-Stream Training
Learn more about Clinton River Watershed Council's citizen science water quality monitoring program, Adopt-A-Stream!
Clinton Cleanup
Clinton Cleanup is an annual effort that brings people together to participate in clean-ups and practice stewardship of local water resources and green spaces.
Adopt-A-Stream Bug Identification Training
Learn more about aquatic macroinvertebrates (bugs) and how to identify them as part of CRWC's Adopt-A-Stream program!
Adopt-A-Stream Training
Learn more about Clinton River Watershed Council's citizen science water quality monitoring program, Adopt-A-Stream!
Adopt-a-Stream Team Leader Training
Adopt-A-Stream is a volunteer-based initiative to protect local streams and rivers.
Rain Gardening 101
A type of green infrastructure, rain gardens and rain barrels are used to capture and manage stormwater runoff on your property. Join us for this presentation and learn how to install and maintain these tools at home to mitigate flooding and utilize runoff to your benefit.
This educational presentation is free and open to the public.
Rain Gardening 101
A type of green infrastructure, rain gardens and rain barrels are used to capture and manage stormwater runoff on your property. Join us for this presentation and learn how to install and maintain these tools at home to mitigate flooding and utilize runoff to your benefit.
This educational presentation is free and open to the public.
Annual Meeting
Hear from Pulitzer Prize nominee Dan Egan and celebrate the progress and vision of Clinton River Watershed Council.
Rain Gardening 101
A type of green infrastructure, rain gardens and rain barrels are used to capture and manage stormwater runoff on your property. Join us for this presentation and learn how to install and maintain these tools at home to mitigate flooding and utilize runoff to your benefit.
This educational presentation is free and open to the public.
Kids Protecting Fresh Water
We use water each and every day, and we all play a part in protecting it. Join CRWC as we dive into which creatures live in our backyards, where our water goes, and how kids can be powerful water warriors!
Get to Know Your Watershed
Join CRWC at Orion Township Public Library for an introduction to the Clinton River watershed. We’ll explore the region’s geological history, land use changes through time, and what the
watershed looks like today. You’ll learn about what work is being done now, the biggest threats to water quality, and more.
This educational presentation is free and open to the public.
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
Stonefly Search
Registration for the February 1, 2025 Stonefly Search is now closed.
Stoneflies are especially sensitive to pollutants and are important indicators of a river’s health. Make a splash this winter and canvass winter stonefly populations at locations along the Clinton River and its tributaries!
Become A Master Rain Gardener
This winter, design your own home rain garden with support from southeast Michigan’s top rain garden design educators!
River Rally
River Rally offers a presentation on 2024's Adopt-A-Stream monitoring results, CRWC's field season updates, CRCCP accomplishments, volunteer opportunities for the new year, and more!
Weekly Clean // November 20, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // November 13, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // November 6, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // October 30, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed.
Weekly Clean // October 23, 2024
Join CRWC for a weekly volunteer effort to remove trash and debris from natural spaces within the watershed. Registration is required for this Weekly Clean.
Woody Invasive Workday & Riverside Clean-up
Six Rivers Land Conservancy is partnering with Clinton River Watershed Council and Lake St. Clair CISMA for a Woody Workday and riverside clean-up