The Open Space Council is a member of the Land Trust Alliance and has adopted the “Land Trust Standards and Practices”. The Open Space Council uses a variety of tools and works with a diverse number of public and private organizations to conserve open space.

The Open Space Council is actively pursuing land acquisition in the Meramec River Corridor, and west St. Louis County. The Open Space Council uses a variety of mechanisms to conserve land in the St. Louis region. Some of them involve placing conservation easements on properties, negotiating bargain sales, donations or other land conservation measures.

What is a land trust?

Advantages of a land trust.

OSC Considers Its Role as a Land Trust in the Region

Do you know of someone who wants to conserve their property?
Please call Ron Coleman at 636-451-6090 or send an email.