“Science and Song” Event for BNR – June 7
Join us for an evening of "Science and Song" on June 7. This coalition event will feature Still on the Hill, a wonderful couple who write and sing their nature-themed songs, and Dr. John Van Brahana,[...]
The Trailblazer-Ken Smith and the Buffalo River Trail
Come to a film screening for a new Chris Engholm film, "The Trailblazer." The purpose of the film is to tell the story of the Buffalo River Trail and celebrate the role that Ken Smith[...]
That Hog Factory-An Open letter to the Governor by Mike Masterson
Dear Governor Hutchinson: Having known you and our gracious state’s first lady Susan for years, you realize I wouldn’t write this unless my heartfelt convictions were firmly behind these words. I know you, having served[...]
A Scientist’s Plea by Mike Masterson
I’ve previously written about our state Department of Environmental Quality’s (cough) decision not to honor requests from the National Park Service and the U.S. Geological Survey to include three Ozark streams flowing in the Buffalo[...]
Science Ignored – A New Assessment by Mike Masterson
Here we go again, circling the same wagons accomplishing nothing while avoiding robust discussion over the real potential for environmental calamity in our precious Buffalo National River watershed. And for what, I continue to wonder?[...]
Possible Whitewater Recreation Park In NWA
Pending approval of the feasibility study by the City of Fayetteville, the Ozark Society will grant the City up to $2,000 to help defray a portion of the cost of a feasibility study of a[...]
Impaired Waterbodies by Mike Masterson
Missed Deadline Meanwhile, back at the majestic Buffalo National River, one of our state's brightest jewels for recreation and tourism. Kevin Cheri, superintendent of the Buffalo River National Park Service office at Harrison, in October[...]
Register by April 1 – Spring General Meeting April 15-17
The Pulaski Chapter will be hosting the Spring General Membership Meeting the weekend of April 15 at Ferncliff Camp and Conference Center just outside Little Rock. The General Meeting will be Saturday and Sunday, with[...]
Comments on EA Submitted by Coalition
Below is a link to comments on the Draft FONSI and Final Environmental Assessment submitted on behalf of Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, Arkansas Canoe Club, National Parks Conservation Association, and Ozark Society. The Coalition's Earthjustice[...]
Paul Noland – Rest in Peace (updated)
Long-time Ozark Society member Dr. Paul Noland, father of Stewart Noland, has died. He was a professor at the University of Arkansas Dept. of Agriculture (retired). His memorial service will be Saturday, January 9, at 10[...]
Hearings on Drilling Suit – Please attend if possible!
ATTENTION! Pulaski Chapter Ozark Society members AND all OS members! Please recall The Ozark Society lawsuit against the Ozark and St. Francis National Forests and the Bureau of Land Management because of their plan to[...]
To Celebrate River-A Whap on the Snout – Mike Masterson
Below is Mike Masterson’s column from the Arkansas Democrat Gazette regarding the October 23 “Celebrate the Buffalo” event in Fayetteville. Used by permission. […]