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The St. Louis region is defined by two of North America’s great rivers - the Mississippi and Missouri. The Mississippi River, the Meramec River and the Cuivre River form a three-quarter <br />ring around the Great Rivers Greenway District. By linking these river valleys with the Missouri River through a series of interconnected Greenways, parks and trails, the circle is <br />completed, providing access to The River Ring throughout mile web of more than 45 Greenways that will crisscross the region and provide access to trail and Greenway projects developed <br />by the Metro East Park and Recreation District in Madison and St. Clair counties in Illinois. When complete, The River Ring will link three counties in two states, and cover The planning <br />process for the River Ring identified goals and objectives. The following six goals support The Great Rivers Create a regional, interconnected system of Greenways, Conserve and enhance <br />natural areas with the goal that greenway, park, and trail projects will provide social, Connect and enhance existing parks and trails, recreational areas, cultural, historic and community <br />Ensure that The River Ring Regional Plan serves citizens Build and nurture public and political support for Great Fund the creation of the regional system through public <br />the St. Louis region. The River Ring will comprise a 600- <br />throughout the Great Rivers Greenway area. <br />economic, and environmental benefits. <br />Rivers Greenway and its mission. <br />an area of 1,216 square miles. <br />resources and assets. <br />and private sources. <br />parks, and trails. <br />Greenway’s mission: <br />•••••• <br /> <br />