Please join us for The 59th Annual Operation Clean Stream, the longest-running river cleanup effort in the US.
In advance of the main event on August 22nd, we invite you to participate in a special kickoff cleanup on August 11. This early effort is made possible with the support of Open Space STL, Sierra Club, The Alpine Shop, and Missouri Stream Team.
We'll paddle seven miles along the Meramec River from Pacific Palisades to Allenton, stopping to pick up litter and dig out tires left behind in the river. Let's make the river a better place to be!
TRIP LEADER(S): HD Key, Katie Franke, & Ed Bayham of The Sierra Club EMG
WHAT: Volunteers will clean up the Meramec River section from the Pacific Palisades boat ramp to the Allenton boat ramp. Volunteers will meet at the Allenton Boat ramp, and shuttle to Pacific Palisades to begin the trip. Boats will be provided for those who need them, and Volunteers are expected to assist in loading and unloading! There will be a limited number of boats available for those who need them, meaning volunteers must register via this link. Each registration is for one seat in a canoe or kayak. If you have two people for a canoe, make sure they both register!
Each registration is for one seat in a canoe or kayak provided by us.
Walk-ups will not be guaranteed a boat.
The clean up is estimated to end around 3:00, but it is important to note that clean up duration may be affected by river speeds. Volunteers will receive a t-shirt for participating in Operation Clean Stream!
WHEN: Tuesday, August 11th. Meet at Allenton Access at 8am. We will shuttle cars and plan to be on the river at Pacific Palisades around 9am.
WHERE: meet at Allenton Access Boat Ramp, 6208 Hunters Ford Rd, Pacific, MO 63069, see map for exact location.
WHAT TO WEAR:
Dress for the weather
Wear clothes that can get dirty
Closed-toe, sturdy shoes
Hat & sunscreen
Sunglasses with a strap
Dry clothes for after the cleanup
WHAT TO BRING:
Water bottle(s) - we recommend reusable! Bring plenty, 2-3L. If you are not certain how much, bring more!
Snacks, a lunch, and anything you want to eat for the day
Bug spray
Something to keep your phone dry
REGISTRATION NOTES:
A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16
Guns are prohibited.
Properly fitted PFD's must be worn at all times.
No pets.
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED to a post-cleanup celebratory picnic at Simpson Lake Park on Saturday, August 22nd from 11-2pm! Enjoy hot dogs, drinks, comradery, and our youth event, Passport to Clean Water!
