Working Groups
The River des Peres Watershed Coalition offers you an opportunity to work with others who share a commitment to the River; to be involved in our effort to save this highly degraded urban stream and to learn and have fun as you go. Our coalition works within the framework of five specialized Working Groups.
Water Quality/Clean-Ups/Teams RdP
Working to document the current water quality in the River des Peres. It is organizing regular river clean-ups, and establishing neighborhood-based Team River des Peres groups to take responsibility for different stretches of the River.
Team RdP - University City
Team RdP - University City is a local River des Peres' program designed to assist University City residents, business owners, and organizations with community based clean-up efforts. If you are interested in organizing a River des Peres' clean-up in your area, please see Team RdP - University City's brochure for more details.
Education/Advocacy
Raising awareness of the River throughout the St. Louis area. It also serves as the advocate arm of the Coalition, making sure the voice of the Coalition is heard whenever the River is discussed.
Habitat/Greenway
Focusing on the green spaces in the River's watersheds. It is working to protect natural habitats along the River, and to connect the green spaces as a wildlife corridor and hiking/biking trail system.
Fund Raising
Identifying and pursuing funding sources for Coalition projects.
Watershed Management Plan
Gathering all the research ideas and plans developed by the various Working Groups to produce a River des Peres Watershed Management Plan. This plan will be a guide for the future management and devlopment of the Watershed.
We need assistance in all Working Groups.
If you want to help, contact us at 314-725-8314 or riverdesperes@thegreencenter.org.