Open Space Council STL

Thank you to all our volunteers, sponsors, partners and supporters for making the 44th Annual Operation Clean Stream a success!

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The 45th annual event will take place on Saturday, August 25 and Sunday, August 26, 2012.  TO REGISTER, click here.

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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.

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."
- 30-year veteran volunteer, Jerry Castillon

*Most new volunteers will join us at Greentree Park in Kirkwood at 9 A.M. on Saturday and will be assigned to a section of the Meramec at that time.  However, you can choose to volunteer at a different location.  There is no minimum age requirement as long as children are under adult supervision.  All participants will be provided with gloves, trash bags, and a free OCS t-shirt (while supplies last).  Free lunch will also be available at the park, and expect to finish up by 5 P.M.  Boy and Girl Scout volunteers will also receive a Certificate of Achievement and patches.  Demonstrations and activities will be at Greentree Park to entertain and educate youth volunteers as well. 

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