Summary: |
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The Confluence reconnects people to our Great Rivers through a 200 square mile network of conservation, heritage and recreation attractions being developed along the Mississippi, Missouri and Illinois Rivers in the heart of our bi-state St. Louis region. The project emphasizes open space conservation, habitat restoration, and development of a linked system of multi-use trails, recreation facilities, historic and heritage sites, visitor education and service centers, public art and interpretation from the Arch to St. Charles, Missouri and Grafton, Illinois.
For more information, visit The Confluence website  |
| History: |
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A diverse group of private organizations and public agencies have collaborated on this long-term development program since 1997. These include a core group of non-profit partner organizations (see Partners) as well as key federal, state and local government agencies and civic leadership including, East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Great Rivers Greenway District, Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Historic Preservation Agency, Metro-East Park & Recreation District, Missouri Department of Conservation, Missouri Department of Natural Resources, National Park Service and US Army Corps of Engineers. |
Trailnet's
Role: |
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Trailnet leads the partnership and also manages a number of key attractions in the corridor including, the Laclede Power Center and the Old Chain of Rocks Bridge. |
| Partners: |
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* Grace Hill Settlement House
* Greenway Network
* Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development
* The Trust for Public Land |
Major
Funders: |
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* Great Rivers Greenway District
* Illinois Department of Natural Resources
* The McKnight Foundation
* Missouri Department of Conservation
* Missouri Department of Natural Resources
* Missouri Department of Transportation
* U. S. Army Corps of Engineers
* View a complete list of funders |
Future
Plans: |
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The Confluence collaboration is working to secure Congressional designation of the Confluence as a National Heritage Area. This recognition will bring leadership and resources to guarantee the continuing growth and permanent success of this legacy project for our community. |
| Contact: |
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Laura Cohen, Confluence Greenway Director, at
314/436-1324 x 108 |
