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The Bear Creek Restoration Project was developed to clean up our waterways and improve the quality of life for Center Line, Hazel Park, Madison Heights and Warren residents. Our goal is to rehabilitate Bear Creek to support aquatic life, wildlife and recreational opportunities - such as canoeing and swimming - downstream and along Lake St. Clair.

Grant-funded by the Michigan Department of Environmental Quality, the Bear Creek Restoration Project was coordinated by the Clinton River Watershed Council and led by a committee of county and city officials, business leaders and concerned citizens. The restoration plan adopted by this committee recommends:

• Effective lawn care and landscaping practices
• Urban redevelopment, parking lot and drain improvements
• Sewer investigations and improvements
• Increased public awareness and community-based action
• Pilot projects for water pollutant removal

Bear Creek Stormwater Education Guide
Where is Bear Creek? Why should you care about it? What is stormwater? What kinds of stormwater pollution affect Bear Creek and other urban streams? Click here to learn the answers to these questions and more!

Pollution Prevention Tip Cards
Want to help reduce your own stormwater pollution? Check out our stormwater tip card series.

For more information about the Bear Creek project, please contact your city hall or the Clinton River Watershed Council. You may also contact us to request a copy of the complete tip card series.