To replace vegetation removed in the 1950’s along a compacted, weed-invested riparian corridor and harness the donations, organizational cooperation and volunteer labor necessary to beautify, enhance and protect this corridor for wildlife and the community at little to no cost to the taxpayer while additionally providing education and outreach.

Macomb County Public Works, Michigan State University Extension-Master Gardeners, Charter Township of Clinton, Clinton River Watershed Council, Macomb Conservation District, Macomb County Intermediate School District, Macomb County Road Commission, Local Non-Profit Organizations and Businesses, Citizens of Macomb County and Southeastern Michigan. Visit the project website and click on brochure for a complete listing.

Over the past 8 years, project volunteers have planted over 120 donated trees and 9 gardens (3 of which are native demonstration gardens) along a one-mile section of this riparian corridor at risk for pollution in the Clinton River Watershed, part of the Great Lakes Basin. It has also placed birdhouses, benches, pet waste stations and trash receptacles, creating a mutually friendly environment for both wildlife and the community to co-exist, re-create, volunteer and learn more about earth-friendly gardening. The project received the 2003, Michigan Recreation and Parks Association, "Community Service Award," Scott’s, 2004 National Finalist "Give Back to Grow" award and the "Michigan Plaque" from "Keep Michigan Beautiful," an organization that promotes outdoor beautification and environmental quality improvement.