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CREEC was formally organized in 2005 to preserve and protect the Clark 's Run watershed by enhancing water quality and educating the public. Its members hope to:

• Protect and improve the water quality of Clark's Run.
  - Kentucky River Watershed Watch Sampling
  - Citizen Action Plan
  - Dix River Watershed Council
  - Clark's Run Watershed Plan Overview (New as of September 2009)
  - Clark's Run Watershed Plan (New as of September 2009)
  
  
• Continue the development of the recreational trail along Clark 's Run.
  - Master Trails and Greenway Plan
  - City with existing trail
  - CREEC's Proposed Trail Map
  
  
• Conduct watershed educational programs.
  - Contribute to Green Tips section of Danville-Advocate Messenger
  - CREEC E-Newsletter Mailings
  - Volunteer workdays to improve creek

CREEC's Current and Planned Activities include:

• Ongoing sampling by watershed watch volunteers, four times a year for variety of pollutants. Based on the findings of their sampling efforts, volunteers have developed a citizen action plan for improving water quality.
• Additional tree plantings along the streambanks to prevent erosion, filter stormwater pollutants, and provide shade and habitat.
• Creation of outdoor educational facility on creek for students to learn more about water quality and ecology.
• Assist with related educational outreach in the community.
• Other projects to improve and protect water quality of creek, such as coordination with the city to fulfill requirements of its stormwater management permit.
• Cooperation with Kentucky Division of Water in development of Dix River Watershed Management Plan (Will also include Hanging Fork and entire Herrington Lake watershed).
• Work with other local entities to further develop a local trail and greenways system that brings increased attention and appreciation to the creek. (Map)
  
  Check out the latest CREEC Project!