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
Adopt-A-Stream: Oct. 3
You don’t have to be a scientist to make big improvements in our environment! Get involved in water quality monitoring and make positive changes across the nation, the state and the watershed.
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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Planting a Successful Rain Garden Part 2: Size and Flow
Sept. 2, 2026 - Learn how to determine the correct size for your rain garden and manage water flow. Read more
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Eight Benefits of Green Stormwater Infrastructure
Aug 26, 2026 - Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) offers many benefits that are sometimes overlooked.
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Planting a Successful Rain Garden Part 1
Aug 18, 2026 - Planning a rain garden can feel like a daunting process at the beginning. Read more
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Thousands of Stream Leaders Students Collect Water Quality Data
Aug 4, 2026 - 2025 marked another successful year for CRWC’s long-running Stream Leaders program. 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.
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