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
Summer 2025 River News
River News, CRWC's twice-yearly magazine, is now digital and interactive! Check out the latest issue for news about the Clinton River Watershed Trail, water quality monitoring, green stormwater infrastructure and drone services!
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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A TOOL FOR CONSERVATION
July 28, 2025 - Citizen science empowers individuals to collect and analyze scientific data. Read more
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NEW DASHBOARD MAKES CRWC DATA AVAILABLE
July 21, 2025 - Users can view topics like macroinvertebrate abundance, diversity & more. Read more
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CRWC’S RAINSMART'S REGIONAL IMPACT
July 7, 2025 - In April, May and June, CRWC technicians conducted 310 site assessments. Read more
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MICHIGAN'S NEW 2025 EAT SAFE FISH GUIDES
June 23, 2025 - If you’re an angler or consumer of local fish, read the state’s new Eat Safe Fish Guides. 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.