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When was The Great Rivers Greenway District established?
The Great Rivers Greenway District, formerly known as the Metropolitan Park and Recreation District, was established in November 2000 by the successful passage of the Clean Water, Safe Parks and Community Initiative ("Proposition C") in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
What is Great Rivers Greenway's mission?
The Great Rivers Greenway District works for a clean, green, connected St. Louis region. To achieve this mission, the District is developing The River Ring, an interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails. Through the creation of The River Ring, the Great Rivers Greenway District will provide economic, environmental and social benefits across St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County.
How is Great Rivers Greenway funded?
Great Rivers Greenway District is funded by a 1/10th of 1 cent sales tax raised in St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, which generates $10 million annually.
Does Great Rivers Greenway collaborate with others?
To ensure maximum regional benefit, the Great Rivers Greenway District collaborates with it counterpart, the Metro East Park and Recreation District in Madison and St. Clair counties, Illinois. In addition, the District works in partnership with numerous municipalities, governmental and public agencies, as well as private and nonprofit organizations.
How can I get involved?
From its inception, the Great Rivers Greenway District has been inspired, nurtured and guided by the people of the St. Louis region. The District encourages citizen involvement in the continued development of The River Ring. To inquire about volunteer opportunities, please contact the district at info@greatrivers.info.
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How large is Great Rivers Greenway?
The Great Rivers Greenway District encompasses St. Louis City, St. Louis County and St. Charles County, which includes more than 100 municipaliies and spans approximately 1,216 square miles.
What is The River Ring?
The River Ring is an interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails that will encircle the St. Louis region, enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors. Eventually, The River Ring will comprise a 600-mile web of more than 45 greenways that will crisscross the region and provide access to trail and greenway projects developed by the Metro East Park and Recreation District in Madison and St. Clair counties, Illinois.
The River Ring was the outcome of a 10-month citizen planning process completed in September 2003.
What are the benefits of an interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails?
Initiatives in metropolitan areas across the nation, including Boston, Denver, Minneapolis and Portland, demonstrate that the benefits of an interconnected system of greenways, parks and trails go far beyond recreational use: economic growth is stimulated; property values increase; tax bases stabilize; new businesses develop; citizens and neighborhoods connect; open space is preserved; and healthier life styles are encouraged.
What are greenways?
The word "greenway" is a combination of the words "greenbelt" and "parkway."
Greenways are open space connectors linking together parks, residential areas, nature reserves, commercial areas, civic amenities, cultural institutions, and historic sites.
Greenways are linear spaces established along natural corridors, such as streams and rivers, or along developed corridors, such as railroad right-of-ways converted for recreational use.
Greenways encourage recreation, as well as interpersonal interaction, while providing social, economic and environmental benefits to residents and visitors alike.
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