Community Stewardship Alliance at Spanish Lake Park

  • Biodiversity
  • Clean water
  • Climate change
  • Community
  • Conservation
  • Environment
  • Stream clean up
  • Trash pick up

Who We Are

Through a collaborative partnership led by the Open Space Council, the Community Stewardship Alliance (CSA) is an exciting new conservation program intended to provide focused, trained volunteer leadership to restore and maintain the natural areas within the park. Spanish Lake's Site Ambassador, Kate Freeman is the local conservation leader for this park. Her stewardship team members support their efforts by helping plan and organize volunteer days and engaging other community members to invest in their neighborhood. Join us for an event, our site ambassadors, and learn more about how you can become part of the team!

Our CSA partners include Forest ReLeaf of Missouri, Great Rivers Greenway District, Missouri Botanical Garden, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Master Naturalists Great Rivers Chapter, Missouri Stream Team, Open Space STL, St. Louis Audubon Society, St. Louis County Parks, and St. Louis County Parks Foundation.

 

What We Do

For The Environment

CSA projects at Spanish Lake include:

  • Invasive species management - CSA Site Ambassadors have led several honeysuckle removal events at Spanish Lake Park, and are continually monitoring the areas in order to intervene and stop the spread. In recent years, scientists have learned that this invasive plant also has a negative impact on water quality and aquatic life. Just another reason to hate and hack some honeysuckle!
  • Litter pickup - Spanish Lake regularly participates in The Confluence Trash Bash,  held the first Saturday in April every year. Whether you join us at an event, or go out to enjoy the lake, consider bringing a trash bag with you!

For The Community

CSA projects at Spanish Lake benefit:

  • Community members and volunteers by helping to create lasting relationships that empower local friends and neighbors while bringing people together who value this community treasure and want to see it sustained and thrive. 
  • Park & trail users by improving natural communities within the park for everyone who enjoys these outdoor spaces for recreation.