{"id":8025,"date":"2025-04-22T16:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-22T21:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/?p=8025"},"modified":"2025-04-22T10:47:58","modified_gmt":"2025-04-22T15:47:58","slug":"every-day-is-earth-day-in-st-louis-keeping-our-rivers-and-region-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stlouisdad.com\/s\/every-day-is-earth-day-in-st-louis-keeping-our-rivers-and-region-green\/","title":{"rendered":"Every Day is Earth Day in St. Louis: Keeping Our Rivers and Region Green"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Even if Earth Day has officially come and gone, there\u2019s no expiration date on doing good for our planet\u2014especially here in St. Louis, where our natural surroundings are a big part of what makes this city feel like home. Whether you’re walking along the Missouri or Mississippi River, biking the trails that crisscross our neighborhoods, or just enjoying a park with your family, you’re experiencing the beauty that Earth Day is all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Heart of the City: Our Rivers<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

St. Louis is shaped\u2014literally and culturally\u2014by its rivers. The Mississippi, Missouri, and Meramec rivers aren\u2019t just background scenery; they\u2019re lifelines that connect our communities and our history. But they also need our help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Litter, runoff, and pollution threaten these waterways, and keeping them clean is something we all have a stake in. Even small steps\u2014like picking up trash during a family walk, switching to reusable water bottles, or participating in a local stream cleanup\u2014can help protect the rivers that have shaped our region for centuries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Organizations like the Missouri Coalition for the Environment<\/a><\/strong>, Missouri Stream Team<\/a><\/strong>, and Living Lands & Waters<\/a><\/strong> work year-round to preserve our rivers, and they always welcome volunteers and support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Rivers Greenway: Our Path to a Greener Future<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Another jewel in the city\u2019s green crown is the Great Rivers Greenway<\/a><\/strong>. This network of trails and green spaces stretches across St. Louis City, County, and St. Charles County, giving people a chance to connect with nature without leaving their neighborhood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Whether you’re riding your bike along the River des Peres Greenway or taking the kids for a stroll through Forest Park, you’re benefiting from the vision of making St. Louis a more connected, sustainable, and livable place. And as a parent, it’s a great feeling knowing that these spaces are here for our kids to grow up exploring\u2014learning the value of nature firsthand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Greenway\u2019s mission is simple: to bring people together in the outdoors while protecting our environment. That\u2019s something worth getting behind all year round.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Easy Ways to Go Green in STL<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re feeling inspired but don\u2019t know where to start, here are a few St. Louis-friendly ideas to live a little greener:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • Use the recycling bins<\/strong> properly\u2014know what\u2019s accepted in our local program.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Support local farmers<\/strong> and markets like Tower Grove and Soulard.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Join or donate to local eco-groups<\/strong> doing boots-on-the-ground work.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Plant native species<\/strong> in your yard to support pollinators and reduce water usage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bike or walk when you can<\/strong>\u2014the greenways make it easy!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A Greener Legacy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    As a dad, I think a lot about the world we\u2019re leaving for our kids. Earth Day may only be once a year, but our actions every day shape the future they\u2019ll inherit. And here in St. Louis, we have such a strong foundation to build on\u2014from our rivers and trails to the passionate people working hard behind the scenes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    So even if you missed an official Earth Day celebration, it\u2019s never too late to celebrate the Earth. Start today. Start small. Start local.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Because here in St. Louis, every day can be Earth Day.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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