Clinton Clean-Up
Save the date for our 2025 Clinton Clean-Up, which takes place on April 19.
Clinton Cleanup is an annual effort that brings people together to participate in clean-ups and practice stewardship of local water resources and green spaces.
Clinton Clean-up is made possible through the combined effort of hundreds of individuals, businesses, local governments, and community organizations who host clean-ups with us throughout the watershed. Volunteer groups organize clean-ups around the watershed and CRWC provides the materials needed (grabbers, trash bags, etc...).
CLINTON CLEAN-UP EVENTS
PUBLIC CLEAN UPS:
Borden Park
April 19, 2025
9:30 - 11 AM
Description: Trash cleanup
Organizer: RCS PTSA Green Schools
Contact: Brandon Shurter, bshurter@rochester.k12.mi.us
Clinton River Heritage Park
April 16, 2025
10 AM - Noon
Description: Join us for our Weekly Clean event.
Contact: Pronoye Kapali, pronoye@crwc.org
Organizer: Clinton River Watershed Council
Reservation: Not required, unless group has 10 or more people. Contact Pronoye Kapali at pronoye@crwc.org.
Pontiac (NW corner of Giddings and Perry, W of I-75, S of Walton)
April 19, 2025
10 a.m. - noon
Description: Join us for our third River Cleanup in memory of our dear friend and group member Greg Franczak. This event will take place on Earth Day weekend in our former stream monitoring site in Pontiac. Please join us to continue his work and help us keep Galloway Creek clean.
Organizer: Sierra Club Rochester ECOS
Contact, Italia Milan, rochesterecos@gmail.com
River Woods
April 19, 2025
9 AM - Noon
Description: Cleaning up trash and debris at River Woods Park
Organizer: City of Auburn Hills
Contact: Steve Baldante, sbaldante@auburnhills.org
Reservation: Not required
Wolcott Mill Metropark
April 19, 2025
11 AM - noon
Description: Learn about your impact on stormwater and water quality while we pick up around and in the river. All ages are welcome, water gear is advised.
Contact: Mary Barnes, Mary.barnes@metroparks.com
Reservation: Please register here.
Yates Park
April 19, 2025
9 AM - 1 PM
Description: Annual Clinton River Cleanup along the banks of the River at Yates Park
Organizer: Michigan United Conservation Clubs and Metro-West Steelheaders
Contact: Olivia Triltsch, otriltsch@mucc.org
Reservation: Required - click here to register
INVASIVE SPECIES REMOVAL:
Burgess-Shadbush Nature Center
April 19, 2025
10 AM - 2 PM
Description: Learn about ways to volunteer with CRWC and about upcoming events! From Noon - 2 PM we'll be pulling up invasive black jetbead (a flowering shrub).
Organizer: Clinton River Watershed Counil
Contact: Kahlan Robinson, kahlan@crwc.org
Reservation: Not required, unless group has 10 or more people - contact Kahlan
PRIVATE CLEAN-UPS:
Beaudette Park
Organizer: KPIT Technologies Inc
Kiwanis Parks Whispering Woods
Organizer: Home Depot 2708
Murphy Park
Organizer: Oakland County Water Resources Commission
Paint Creek Trail
Organizer: Boy Scout Troop 60
River Bends Park
Organizer: Home Depot
Stage Nature Center
Organizer: APTIV
Waldenburg Park
Organizer: PTI Engineered Plastics and Key Club
Organizer: Ecology Club of the International Academy of Macomb in collaboration with Plant It Forward
CAN I LEAD A CLEANUP?
Yes! Clinton Clean-up would not be possible without the efforts of local individuals who step up to lead clean-ups.
Anyone can be a clean-up coordinator. CRWC staff are happy to provide site coordinators with the guidance they need to be successful.
Add your cleanup by filling out the form below or contact Pronoye Kapali, Watershed Program Coordinator, at pronoye@crwc.org or (248) 759-8199 to learn more.
HOW YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE:
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Leading a clean-up is easier than it sounds. CRWC provides you with everything you need to get started.
If you have a connection to a group of friends, church, youth organization, or club, or other team, you are already is a great position to lead a clean-up.
Let us know you'd like to host a clean-up at the link below, and our team will help you get started.
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If you would like to help protect the watershed by cleaning up trash and debris, you can also join a public clean-up. There are a couple of clean-ups that are looking for additional help and are open to the public. Check those out and learn how to sign up to participate below.
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You can contribute pre-packaged food (granola bars, chips, beverages) or donate to support CRWC.