Make a difference: Join the Adopt the Shoreline Cleanup at Lake of the Ozarks

Help preserve the beauty of the lake by participating in this annual community cleanup effort

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (April 7, 2025) - Lake of the Ozarks residents are gearing up for a springtime tradition: the shoreline cleanup. The annual Adopt-the-Shoreline cleanup invites the community to form teams and "adopt" sections of the lake to help preserve its natural beauty. Sponsored by Ameren Missouri, the event provides volunteers with trash bags and disposal services, making it easy to take part.

"Keeping Lake of the Ozarks clean truly is a community effort, and every volunteer makes a difference," said Greg Stoner, environmental specialist at Ameren Missouri. "It's inspiring to see families, friends and neighbors come together each spring to give back to a place that means so much to us. The impact is incredible and makes for an enjoyable summer on the water."

Volunteers can contact Ameren Missouri at 573.365.9203 to adopt a section of the shoreline and arrange for trash disposal options. The program will run through April 30.

The Adopt-the-Shoreline program enables interested groups and residents to adopt portions of the Lake of the Ozarks shoreline for litter control. Since 1991, nearly 16,000 volunteers have removed more than 6 million pounds of trash from the lake's shoreline. Each adopting group is responsible for cleaning at least five shoreline miles and participating in at least two shoreline cleanup events. Volunteers are always welcome and needed to make the program a success.

For more information about the Adopt-the-Shoreline program, visit AmerenMissouri.com/Lake.

About Ameren Missouri
Ameren Missouri has been providing electric and gas service for more than 100 years, and the company's electric rates are among the lowest in the nation. Ameren Missouri's mission is to power the quality of life for its 1.3 million electric and 135,000 natural gas customers in central and eastern Missouri. The company's service area covers approximately 60 counties and more than 500 communities, including the greater St. Louis area. For more information, visit Ameren.com/Missouri or follow us at @AmerenMissouri or Facebook.com/AmerenMissouri.