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The efforts of those involved in this on-going, collaborative project are appreciated.  

For more information on the Bike Path Project, call the Horticulture and Agriculture Programs at 586-469-6440 or click on the following links. (Adobe Reader or Macromedia Flash Player is required for viewing)

• Bike Path Brochure
• Bike Path Info Card
• Download the 2006 Project registration form, choose a work day and become involved!

Awards received by the Bike Path Project:

Keep Michigan Beautiful and the Michigan Recreation and Parks Association Award

The Scotts Company

• Nomination for Award
• Local press release
• The Scotts press release announcing award.
• The Scotts Web page...read more about the award

Recognition from Cooperative Conservation America

Clinton River Spillway Bike Path Project is located on the northwest corner of Harper and Wellington Crescent.  Parking is available at Neil Reid High School, 37701 Harper, Clinton Twp, MI 48036.

In the mid 1950’s, as protection against flooding, a two-mile canal or “spillway” was trenched from the Clinton River to Lake St. Clair. During this process, vegetation was cleared from the area. Several years ago a bike path was constructed along this clearing. In the spring of 1998, Michigan State University Extension (MSUE) Master Gardeners founded the “Clinton River Spillway Bike Path Project” with support from the Macomb County Public Works Office and the Charter Township of Clinton.

Project Goals:

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  Beautify, enhance and protect land and water quality
• Provide educational and volunteer opportunities
• Create a functional and attractive pathway for wildlife and the community
• Raise environmental awareness, promote environmental responsibility and protect greenspace

Since this project was a new undertaking, it was decided to locate the project on a manageable, one-mile segment of the path located in Clinton Township. As the project grows, it is hoped that volunteers may one day adopt the entire spillway path located in the adjacent communities.  Supported primarily by donations and volunteers, the Clinton River Spillway Bike Path Project’s mission to beautify, enhance and protect the environment unfolded. Waste containers, benches, trees and plants were donated, then adopted by volunteers who tend the project site.

Three seasonal workdays are scheduled annually to help accomplish this. As part of a commitment to the environment, other environmental organizations are invited to co-sponsor some of their events at the site and each workday includes a presentation that contains earth-friendly gardening tips.   A growing list of volunteers, sponsors, donors and new organizational partners continue to sustain and enhance ongoing project goals on this award winning project.

For more information on the Bike Path Project, call the Horticulture and Agriculture Programs at 586-469-6440.

For info about the Clinton River Watershed Council, click here.

For info about Macomb County Public Works, click here or call 586-466-4016.

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