Operation Clean Stream

This is not a Let's Hike event. THIS IS AN OPEN SPACE COUNCIL OPERATION CLEAN STREAM EVENT. Note multiple events listed below. You must register with Open Space Council to participate.

Will you help us meet the needs of this event by providing the necessary supplies, dumpsters, and support for this important river cleanup? Become a member of the Open Space Council at www.openspacestl.org/donate (http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=25525425&msgid=990568&act=9SC5&c=161526&destination=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.openspacestl.org%2Fdonate) today!

Help keep our rivers clean!

Join us for Operation Clean Stream!

To participate on water, contact [masked] or call[masked], or click on the registration links provided for each date, below.

Saturday, August 6th, 9am, Mississippi Greenway: North Riverfront Trail, RSVP for August 6th here (http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=25525425&msgid=990568&act=9SC5&c=161526&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Foperation-clean-stream-at-the-mississippi-greenway-north-riverfront-park-tickets-24663839207). This land-based cleanup will focus on the North Riverfront Park, the Mississippi Greenway, and surrounding streets.

Sunday, August 14th, 9am, Ozark Outdoors in Leasburg, RSVP for August 14th here (http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=25525425&msgid=990568&act=9SC5&c=161526&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Foperation-clean-stream-2016-ozark-outdoors-tickets-24663956558). This water-based cleanup will focus on the Huzzah, Courtois, and a portion of the Meramec. Volunteers will help clean up the river from canoes provided by our sponsor, Ozark Outdoors.

Saturday, August 27th, Various Times, Water-based cleanups on nearly all stretches of the Meramec, Big, and Bourbeuse River.

To participate on water, contact [masked] or call[masked] to find out who is coordinating your favorite stretch of the river. We will provide you information on the contact for that stretch, the time and location they are meeting. The day of the event, you can bring your canoe, kayak, or john boat and join a group on that stretch of the water!

Saturday, August 27th, Various times & locations available. RSVP for August 27th land cleanups here (http://click.icptrack.com/icp/relay.php?r=25525425&msgid=990568&act=9SC5&c=161526&destination=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.eventbrite.com%2Fe%2Foperation-clean-stream-2016-tickets-25726409383).

Land-based cleanups locations include:

Castlewood State Park

Simpson County Park

Greentree Park

Meramec State Park

Route 66 State Park

Arnold City Park

George Winter Park

Wildlife Rescue Center

Thanks to Operation Clean Stream Sponsors

This program is supported by so many members of our community! A special thanks to Monsanto, Missouri American Water, Great Rivers Greenway District, the Robert J. Trulaske Family Foundation, Boeing Employees Community Fund, and so many more for supporting this year's event!