Trip Leader: Larry Lazar
WHAT: As part of the 59th annual Operation Clean Stream, volunteers will clean up the Meramec River section from Route 66 State Park boat ramp to Sherman Beach. Volunteers will meet at Route 66 State Park boat ramp, carpool/shuttle to Sherman Beach then drive back to the Route 66 SP boat ramp to start the trip. We can provide boats for volunteers at this site, though you are also welcome to bring your own.
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: 8am, Saturday, August 22nd, volunteer check-in begins at 8am
WHERE: Route 66 State Park Boat Launch, 50 S Outer Rd, Eureka, MO 63025 - see map for exact location.
Volunteers will meet at Route 66 State Park to leave boats at the ramp, then they will shuttle cars to the take out ramp at Sherman Beach Park, 1590 St Paul Rd, Ballwin, MO 63021, exact location here.
Volunteers will then return to the Route 66 boat ramp to begin their float.
WHAT TO WEAR:
- Dress for the weather
- Wear clothes that can get dirty
- Closed-toe, sturdy shoes
- Hat & sunscreen
WHAT TO BRING:
- A filled bottle of water - we recommend reusable!
- Snacks and a lunch
- Bug spray
- A Boat(s)
- something to keep your phone dry
REGISTRATION NOTES:
- The annual OS-STL liability waiver must be signed and approved before a volunteer can register for this cleanup opportunity. To see if you have met this qualification, please view your profile here
- A parent or guardian must accompany anyone under 16
ALL VOLUNTEERS ARE INVITED to a post-cleanup celebratory picnic at Simpson Lake Park! Enjoy hot dogs, drinks, comradery, and our youth event, Passport to Clean Water!
