Stream Team Associations are groups of Stream Teams within the same watershed or adjacent watersheds who work together. They may partner to better coordinate litter pickups and water monitoring events, to present a more united voice to local governments, or to earn grants to help improve their stream. An Association enables Stream Teams to take on larger projects having a greater impact. Associations currently serving the St. Louis area are:
- River des Peres Watershed Coalition (RdPWC) - St. Louis City and County
- Greenway Network, Inc. - St. Charles County
- Friends of LaBarque - Jefferson County
- Friends of LaBarque Creek Watershed - Jefferson County
- Northern Ozark Rivers Partnership (NORP) - serving the Meramec, Huzzah, Courtois, Big, & Bourbeuse Rivers
The Missouri Stream Team Watershed Coalition (MSTWC) is a non-profit organization run by representatives from Stream Team Associations throughout the state of Missouri. As a not-for-profit, the MSTWC can write and receive grants used to support projects submitted by Stream Team Associations. MSTWC also promotes and supports the Stream Team Associations by serving as a resource for information, education, stewardship and advocacy; by facilitating communication among Associations; and by serving as a united voice for healthy watersheds in Missouri.
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