Founded in 1967, OPERATION CLEAN STREAM is one of America’s longest and largest ongoing river restoration projects, continuing for 40 years now.

For more information, go to our Operation Clean Stream page.

You can register online here:

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Join us for the second of two meetings for all Trip Leaders, Group Leaders, Picnic Site Organizers and Coordinators of Operation Clean Stream. We will be discussing last minute issues and delivering your supplies.

We will meet at the Blue Heron Shelter in Simpson County Park at 7:00pm. Click here for a map.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a trip leader, please call 636-451-6090.

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Join us for the first of two meetings for all Trip Leaders, Group Leaders, Picnic Site Organizers and Coordinators of Operation Clean Stream. We will have hot dogs and refreshments, you will receive your updated Guide books, and we will take orders for supplies.

We will meet at the Blue Heron Shelter in Simpson County Park at 7:00pm. Click here for a map.

For more information, or if you are interested in becoming a trip leader, please call 636-451-6090.

The Piper Palm House, Tower Grove Park
4256 Magnolia Ave
St Louis, MO 63110

Join us for an evening of conversation and celebration of The Open Space Council’s 44th year! Our evening’s theme, “Why We Must Save the Current River…Again,” will draw attention to the Ozark National Scenic Riverways. The evening will begin with a reception of hors d’oeurves, wine from Redwood Creek Winery, music and a silent auction. Dinner, awards and a compelling presentation from our speaker, John Karel, Director of Tower Grove Park and President of the LAD Foundation, will follow. We hope you can join us!

For more information, call 636-451-6090. You can place your reservations online here:

In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and Trust for Public Land, The Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region is conducting the Lower Meramec River Source Water Protection Strategy Exchange, a watershed planning demonstration project to discuss issues facing the Lower Meramec River. The exchange seeks to discuss the publics’ needs regarding land conservation and its affect on the Meramec River/Watershed and will be held May 11-15 at Wildwood City Hall, located at 183 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. Click here for a map to Wildwood City Hall.

Click here for more information, or contact Brittany Barton at 636-451-6090.

SCHEDULE:

MORNING
9:30-11:30 AM Meramec River Tributary Alliance (MRTA) Mtg. (Wildwood City Hall)
Team Findings Presentation and Discussion
Core-Team Luncheon (Old Pond School)
Team Departs

In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and Trust for Public Land, The Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region is conducting the Lower Meramec River Source Water Protection Strategy Exchange, a watershed planning demonstration project to discuss issues facing the Lower Meramec River. The exchange seeks to discuss the publics’ needs regarding land conservation and its affect on the Meramec River/Watershed and will be held May 11-15 at Wildwood City Hall, located at 183 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. Click here for a map to Wildwood City Hall.

Click here for more information, or contact Brittany Barton at 636-451-6090.

SCHEDULE:

MORNING
Team Time—Report Writing /Team Collaboration (Hotel Conference Room)

AFTERNOON
Team Time—Report Writing (Hotel Conference Room)

In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and Trust for Public Land, The Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region is conducting the Lower Meramec River Source Water Protection Strategy Exchange, a watershed planning demonstration project to discuss issues facing the Lower Meramec River. The exchange seeks to discuss the publics’ needs regarding land conservation and its affect on the Meramec River/Watershed and will be held May 11-15 at Wildwood City Hall, located at 183 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. Click here for a map to Wildwood City Hall.

Click here for more information, or contact Brittany Barton at 636-451-6090.

SCHEDULE:

MORNING
9:00 – 10:30 AM Septic System Solutions Roundtable (Wildwood City Hall)
10:45 – 12:15 PM Leading Successful Outreach Campaigns Discussion (Wildwood City Hall)

AFTERNOON
1:00 – 5:00 PM Small Meetings/ Focus Groups/ Team Time (Hotel Conference Room)

EVENING
8:00 – 9:00 PM Team Time—Report Writing/Team Collaboration (Hotel)

In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and Trust for Public Land, The Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region is conducting the Lower Meramec River Source Water Protection Strategy Exchange, a watershed planning demonstration project to discuss issues facing the Lower Meramec River. The exchange seeks to discuss the publics’ needs regarding land conservation and its affect on the Meramec River/Watershed and will be held May 11-15 at Wildwood City Hall, located at 183 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. Click here for a map to Wildwood City Hall.

Click here for more information, or contact Brittany Barton at 636-451-6090.

SCHEDULE:

MORNING
9:00 – 10:30 AM Useful Demonstration Sites Discussion (Wildwood City Hall)
10:45 – 12:15 PM Local Stormwater Best Management Practice Guidelines and Regulations Discussion (Wildwood City Hall)

AFTERNOON
12:30 – 4:30 PM – Lower Meramec River Float Trip (Route 66 SP to Glencoe)

EVENING
5:00 – 6:30 PM Dinner/Reception at Glencoe Access

In conjunction with the U.S. Forest Service and Trust for Public Land, The Open Space Council for the Saint Louis Region is conducting the Lower Meramec River Source Water Protection Strategy Exchange, a watershed planning demonstration project to discuss issues facing the Lower Meramec River. The exchange seeks to discuss the publics’ needs regarding land conservation and its affect on the Meramec River/Watershed and will be held May 11-15 at Wildwood City Hall, located at 183 Plaza Drive, Wildwood, Missouri. Click here for a map to Wildwood City Hall.

Click here for more information, or contact Brittany Barton at 636-451-6090.

SCHEDULE:

AFTERNOON

11:30 AM – Team Arrives
12:30 – 1:30 PM Lunch & Introduction
Team Briefing by Steering Committee (Wildwood City Hall)
1:30 – 4:30 PM Watersheds Tour
Introduction to the Watersheds
Overview of Issues Questions

EVENING

4:30 – 5:30 PM Hike to River @ Shaw Nature Reserve
5:30 – 7:00 PM Dinner Reception @ Shaw Nature Reserve

Join us for a hike in this lovely park, tucked away in South County. Bee Tree Park was the very first property that the Open Space Council worked to protect, back in 1965! The 3-mile hike through the park includes an overlook of the Mississippi River and a loop around Bee Tree Lake. Meet in the parking lot near the Mansion. Registration not required.

For more information, call Amy at 636-451-6090. Click for a Map to Bee Tree Park.