The Cucumber Magnolia
The Rodney Dangerfield Tree of Buffalo River Ledges Illustration is a profile of the mature tree found growing in Boen Gulf. The leaves are thin and supple “shade leaves” from an understory sapling. [...]
Nutrient Trading in Arkansas – Good or Bad Idea?
Anna Weeks of the Arkansas Public Policy Panel recently set up a meeting between several environmental groups and Alan Gates, the lawyer from Little Rock who wrote the current Arkansas nutrient trading law, and who[...]
Hog Farm Permit Update
From The Arkansas Times on Wed, Jan 10, 2018 at 5:45 PM: ADEQ denies C&H Hog Farm permit Posted By Lindsey Millar The Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality has denied a new permit for[...]
Hog Farm Permit
Months of delay Hog Factory Permit By Mike Masterson This article is re-printed with Mike Masterson's permission from the Democrat Gazette published 10/29/17. Call me cynical, skeptical, realistic or an unapologetic voice for the welfare[...]
Mike Masterson Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Column 3/28/17
This column appeared in the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette on 3/28/17: Used with Permission: MIKE MASTERSON: 'Clearly malfeasant' Geologist speaks By Mike Masterson A former 30-year veteran of the Arkansas Department of Environmental Quality (wheeze) has written[...]
Bob Ritchie Memorial Donations
If you would like to make a donation to the Ozark Society in memory of Bob Ritchie, please make out a check to "Ozark Society" and write "Bob Ritchie memorial" in the memo line. Checks[...]
Bob Ritchie-Rest in Peace (Update)
Bob Ritchie- Ozark Society Treasurer, outdoorsman, and dear friend-has died. Bob also served as President and Vice President of the Society. We will miss our friend Bob tremendously. Please keep his family in your thoughts[...]
Rest in Peace-Eunice Noland (updated)
Eunice Noland, longtime member of the Ozark Society-mother of Stewart Noland and grandmother to Ross- has passed away. […]
Testimony of Pollution by Mike Masterson
The year's most significant meeting of the Arkansas Pollution Control and Ecology Commission occurred last Friday in Little Rock. Most Arkansans would agree as they learn the alarming news Richard Mays presented there. Mays was[...]
“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[...]