River des Peres Watershed Coalition

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Thank you to all the volunteers and municipalities who helped out at the 2022 annual River des Peres Trash Bash! About 4 tons of trash was collected for 2022! Thanks to Open Space Council for organizing this event.

The River des Peres Trash Bash is an annual event and we hope to see you all again next year for the 2023 River des Peres Trash Bash.

Check back here and like us on Facebook to find out about more ways you can help keep the River des Peres Watershed healthy!

Dates: October 22, 2022

Come out and help clean up the rivers and creeks within the River des Peres Watershed! We need your help to take care of this valuable natural resource in our community.

Last year almost 500 volunteers turned out to pickup over 8 tons of trash.  This year after picking up trash, join us for the River des Peres Watershed Festival.

Work gloves and trash bags will be provided. The event is free, but volunteers are asked to preregister to select a cleanup site and to help event organizers coordinate supplies.

Register for the Trash Bash at the Open Space Council!

For more information about the Watershed Festival, see the Facebook Event.

Help improve the River des Peres watershed health by rainscaping! See funding opportunities and resources...

The mission of the River des Peres Watershed Coalition is to improve, protect, and maintain the River des Peres, its tributaries, and its watershed as a vital natural and cultural resource in the St. Louis metropolitan area. To learn more, become a member, and find out about volunteer opportunities, contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

More information available at Rainscaping 2022

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Rainscaping Garden Installation images courtesy of Pretty City Gardens and Landscapes

Save the Date!  February 9th will be our All Virtual Annual Meeting of the River des Peres Watershed Coalition.

Guest speakers

Mark Holly, University City Stormwater Commissioner: How to Address Flooding in University City and Overland.

Blue2Blue Conservation: Community Outreach and Volunteer Projects, https://www.blue2blueconservation.com.

Door Prizes - Watershed Hero of 2021 - and More


Zoom video conference meeting information will be emailed to those who register for this meeting.

More details at the Registration Link - for questions please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

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