| Operation Clean Stream |
 Since 1967, The Open Space Council for the St. Louis Region has organized Operation Clean Stream, one of the country's largest and longest running river restoration projects. The fourth weekend of every August, event volunteers take to the Meramec River and its tributaries, working to undo damage caused throughout the year by flooding, careless littering and the unlawful dumping of trash. This year's event was a success, with almost 2000 volunteers cleaning up nearly 500 miles of local rivers. The 44th Operation Clean Stream will be held on August 27, 2011. Operation Clean Stream helped spur the Lower Meramec River Watershed's renaissance, and is in large part responsible for returning the river to its former glory. Gone are the days when dilapidated bank-side cabins lined the river, and trash that included cars and home appliances were common sights lodged along its shores. Today, the Meramec River Watershed is a pristine tribute to the thousands of volunteers who have worked throughout the past 40-plus years to reclaim and maintain this area gem. "When an area is kept free of trash and other debris, visitors are more respectful and reluctant to add trash to the area." |
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- Operation Wild Lands - Invasive Species Removal at Hickory Woods CA
September 18, 2010 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
(Default) (Volunteers)Please join us as we remove Euonymous Vine, an invasive species, from forested areas in Hickory Woods Conservation Area in Bridgeton. No experience is necessary, just come willing to work hard, have fun and get a little bit dirty!We will meet at...
- Little Creek Watershed Festival
September 25, 2010 (All Day)
(Default) (General)Join us for the Little Creek Watershed Festival to be held in America’s Largest Outdoor Classroom, the Little Creek Watershed, located at 2295 Dunn Road in Florissant, Missouri. Bring the family for a fun and educational day learning about watersheds ... - Operation Wild Lands - Honeysuckle Removal at Beckemeier Conservation Area
September 25, 2010 (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM)
(Default) (Volunteers)Please join us in removing Bush Honeysuckle, and invasive species, from forested areas of August G. Beckemeier Conservation Area in Chesterfield. No experience is needed, just be prepared to work hard, have fun and get a little dirty!
Beckemeier is...
- Missouri Land Trust Coalition Workshop
October 29, 2010 (10:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
(Default) (General)A workshop hosted by the Missouri Land Trust Coalition
in affiliation with the Natural Areas Association Conference
Part 1: Conservation Easements and Natural Areas Protection
and
Part 2: Evaluating and Selecting Conservation Projects
Friday,...
Peggy Horner at 573-522-4115, ext 3151 or peggy.horner@mdc.mo.gov
