University City Flood Task Force

University City Flood Task Force We sponsor education events, films, candidate forums and other activities to raise awareness.

The catastrophic flooding of the River des Peres in 2022 inspired University City residents to create a task force on flood and climate issues in our community.

City of University City, Missouri (Official) lost a valuable voice when Bob Criss resigned from the Stormwater Commissio...
05/25/2026

City of University City, Missouri (Official) lost a valuable voice when Bob Criss resigned from the Stormwater Commission. Our citizens' Flood Task Force knows that U. City can and must do better. Hear his reasons in this interview with Fox2 reporter Max Diekneite:

One of the area’s top experts when it comes to the issue of flooding has stepped down from his position on University City’s Commission on Storm Water Issues amid frustration over what he describes…

Just a reminder - today at 5:30pm at the Community Center! See you there!
05/20/2026

Just a reminder - today at 5:30pm at the Community Center! See you there!

Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) is in the beginning stages of planning a greenway that will run along Vernon Ave, through Heman Park and west to 170. Everyone is invited to learn more about the project, express your ideas, and have your questions answered at an open house hosted by GRG. All are welcome! Link for more info in the comments.

05/08/2026

TO ALL UNIVERSITY CITY RESIDENTS: On Monday, May 11 at 5:30pm at U. City Hall, the Stormwater Commission will present their Stormwater Master Plan to the UC Council. ALL are WELCOME and ENCOURAGED to attend. We need as many people as possible to attend and learn about what the Stormwater Commission is planning. Will be held in council chambers. Enter City Hall through the side (west) entrance. Here is a link to more information:

Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) is in the beginning stages of planning a greenway that will run along Vernon Ave, through He...
04/28/2026

Great Rivers Greenway (GRG) is in the beginning stages of planning a greenway that will run along Vernon Ave, through Heman Park and west to 170. Everyone is invited to learn more about the project, express your ideas, and have your questions answered at an open house hosted by GRG. All are welcome! Link for more info in the comments.

04/16/2026
04/16/2026

🎭 Plays for the Planet is back, and we're partnering with Joan Lipkin and That Uppity Theatre Company to present two short plays as part of an international movement using theatre to deepen understanding of the climate crisis: "That Painting at the Metropolitan Museum of Art" and "Homo Sapiens".

🌎 Sunday, April 19 | 11:00 am | Ethical Society of St. Louis | Free to attend

Our Executive Director Jared Opsal will be speaking about the environmental challenges facing our local community and the work MCE is doing to address them.

If you're unable to attend in-person, we hope you'll join the livestream: www.youtube.com/

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