Annual Clinton River Clean-Up
April 19 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
Free
About the project: Join MUCC’s On the Ground program for our 250th habitat improvement project on Saturday, April 19, 2025, from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M. We will be partnering with Metro-West Steelheaders and the Clinton River Watershed Council to improve and enhance the quality of fish and wildlife habitat on public land by removing trash in and around the Clinton River at Yates Park. This project aims to improve habitat for fish and wildlife within the riparian zone and create a cleaner community.
Meeting location: Volunteers will meet at Yates Park located in Rochester Hills.
- Address: 1990 E Avon Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307
- Google Maps Link: https://maps.app.goo.gl/hBFYKTvwVghYd1nu8
- GPS Coordinates: 42.672512, -83.096398
What to bring: Bring your work gloves if you have them and your enthusiasm for improving wildlife habitats! Waders, trash grabbers, trash bags, and all other necessary equipment will be provided, but feel free to bring your own. This project will take place rain or shine unless there is severe weather so please dress accordingly. Be prepared to work outside for a minimum of three hours. MUCC will provide lunch to all registered volunteers and a volunteer appreciation gift. We recommend bringing a reusable water bottle to reduce waste, but plastic water bottles will be available throughout the day.
Registration closes on April 18 at 2:00 PM. To speed along sign-in during the event, please fill out this digital volunteer waiver individually by each person in your party. Individuals under 18 can have a parent or guardian sign for them. If you need to register or cancel after this date/time, please email MUCC’s Habitat Program and Partnerships Coordinator Olivia Triltsch at otriltsch@mucc.org so the lunch order can be updated.
Register online HERE.
