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Michigan fish and aquatic systems will benefit from over $1.1 million in grants (May 19, 2025) - Nine conservation projects on lakes and streams throughout the state will share more than $1.1 million, courtesy of Fisheries Habitat Grants from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources. The funds are matched by more than $250,000 in partner contributions, for a total conservation value of over $1.4 million. Read more …
Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program seeks volunteers (April 29, 2025) - The MiCorps Volunteer Stream Monitoring Program (VSMP) provides grants, resources, and training to enable nonprofits to engage volunteers in stream water quality and habitat monitoring through aquatic macroinvertebrate surveys and physical habitat assessments. Read more …
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Clinton River Watershed Council Plans Friday Get-Together With Food, Drinks in Sterling Heights (Sept. 19, 2025, WRIF) - A fundraising bash with local brewers, food vendors, and artists kicks off September 19, 2025, at Dodge Park’s Farmers Market Pavilion. Read more …
Crafts on the Clinton (Sept. 16, 2025, Macomb Daily) - Clinton River Watershed Clinton River Watershed Council hosts Crafts on the Clinton fundraiser. Read more …
Crafts on the Clinton (Sept. 7, 2025, FOX2) - Clinton River Watershed Council Executive Director Jennifer Hill discusses the organization’s upcoming fundraiser, Crafts on the Clinton. Read more …
River Day nature hike attracts a wave of participants (June 11, 2025, Macomb Daily) - River Day has been a hoot. The celebration, created to highlight the beauty of the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair and hosted by the people who work to protect them, began Saturday with a variety of activities across Macomb County. Read more …
Dozens of activities scheduled for River Days in Macomb County (June 1, 2025, Macomb Daily) - What had been a one-day regional event held in conjunction with Michigan’s Free Fishing Weekend created to highlight the beauty of the Clinton River and Lake St. Clair, hosted by the people working to protect them, has grown to become a monthlong celebration. Read more …
Annual Clinton River Clean-up set for April 19th (April 19, 2025, WXYZ) - You're invited to join the Michigan United Conservation Club's On the Ground program for its 250th habitat improvement project on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. Read more …
Earth Day events: Clinton River Watershed Council calling on volunteers for clean-up events (April 14, 2025, FOX2) - The Clinton River Watershed Council is calling on volunteers to help collect trash and remove debris from the environment this weekend. Read more …
Acclaimed environmental writer Dan Egan to speak at OU (Feb. 17, 2025, OU News) - Pulitzer Prize-nominated writer and news reporter Dan Egan will be the keynote speaker leading into the Clinton River Watershed Council’s annual meeting to be held at Oakland University this year. Read more …
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Clinton River Watershed Council
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