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.
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 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
71
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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NATIVE PLANT & RAIN BARREL SALE
Residents of the Clinton River Watershed can now purchase rain barrels and native plants directly from CRWC and our partners! Pre-order by May 10.
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WATERSHED REPORT CARD
The University of Maryland just released report cards for five Michigan watersheds to help communicate the status of the region’s waterways.
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2024 STONEFLY SEARCH REPORT
Data has been compiled from CRWC’s 2024 Winter Stonefly Search. Check out info on macroinvertebrate abundance, chloride, and water temperature!
THE PILLARS OF OUR WORK
PROTECT
Through education and stewardship, water resources are being protected today, tomorrow, and for generations to come.
ENHANCE
By monitoring water resources and restoring habitat, conditions are enhanced within the watershed.
CELEBRATE
Celebrating natural spaces and increasing accessibility helps others to become more passionate about the outdoors.
ENGAGE
To improve the water quality deliberate and committed action is required from everyone, from the individuals to local governments.