Open Space Council

History

The Open Space Council has been in existence since May 1965. Throughout our history, we have played an integral role in: Restoring and supporting a clean and healthy Meramec River. Helping establish Castlewood State Park, Forest 44 Conservation Area and Beetree County Park. Restoring more than three thousand acres of land, and almost 500 miles of river. Permanently conserving an urban organic farm, which Earthdance Farms now owns & operates. Helping to thwart efforts to dam the Meramec River. As stewards of nature, we work to maintain the integrity of land and waterways for practical purposes, recreation and their natural beauty, to be enjoyed now and for generations to come. Through environmental and community building events such as Operation Clean Stream and Operation Wild Lands, The Open Space Council seeks to raise awareness about the importance of land and water conservation and the value of clean water.

Specialties

Building on a legacy of knowledge and experience, the Open Space Council works independently and collaboratively to conserve and sustain land, water and other natural resources throughout the St. Louis region.