In Memoriam – John Heuston
John Heuston, long-time Ozark Society member, leader, Communications Chair, and friend, has passed away. From his obituary: “…He was a tireless defender of Arkansas’ natural resources. During the fight to save the Buffalo River and[...]
2016 Trips Being Planned
Go to the new OS Outings page to check out information regarding 2016 All-Society Outings, including another trip to the Grand Canyon!
Report ‘Hogwash’ – Mike Masterson
The article below was published in the Arkansas Democrat Gazette on August 11, 2015. Reprinted by permission. The two federal agencies, ordered last December by a federal judge to assess potential environmental damages from the[...]
OS General Meeting – October 3-4
The Fall All Society Meeting will be held October 3-4, 2015 at the Crater of the Diamonds State Park near Murfreesboro, AR. LOCATION: Two miles southeast of Murfreesboro on Arkansas Highway 301.For further information on[...]
URGENT-Public Comments Requested
URGENT REQUEST FOR OZARK SOCIETY COMMENTS: C & H HOG FARM PERMIT MODIFICATION C & H Hog Farm has requested ADEQ to modify their CAFO General Permit ARG590000. Only the requested modification to install pond liners[...]
Annual Neil Compton Celebration – August 7 at Compton Gardens
The fourth annual Neil Compton celebration will take place at Compton Gardens and Conference Center in Bentonville AR on Friday, August 7 beginning at 5:15 p.m. The Ozark Society and Highlands Chapter are co-sponsors of this[...]
Trailbuilding – October and Beyond
In October, volunteers will resume building the Buffalo River/Ozark Highlands Hiking Trail. The first crew, sponsored by the American Hiking Society, will work the week of Oct. 18 - 24, followed by retuning "Alumni" volunteers[...]
Buffalo River Clean-Up July 25
The OS Buffalo River chapter will join Buffalo National River Partners (BNRP) and Arkansas Master Naturalists as the BNRP hosts a river clean up on Saturday, July 25 from Spring Creek to Dillard's Ferry (Hwy.[...]
Bob James – In Remembrance
Bob James, a long-time Ozark Society member, died on Sunday, July 5. Janet Nye shares her thoughts and memories: "The Legend is gone." This sums up my feelings about the passing of long time Ozark[...]
Water Plan Hearings and Public Comment Opportunity
The Arkansas Natural Resources Commission has scheduled seven public hearings this summer on the agency's state water plan. Your comments and/or attendance is needed! According to the Arkansas Democrat Gazette, the $4 million water plan,[...]
Celebrate the Buffalo Fundraiser – October 23
You are invited to Fayetteville's Town Center event site on OCTOBER 23, 2015 for an evening "Celebrating the Buffalo", America's first national river! The Coalition (Buffalo River Watershed Alliance, Ozark Society, Arkansas Canoe Club and the National[...]
BUFFALO RIVER TRIP UPDATE – START AT CARVER
2015 Buffalo River Trip - June 9 To June 13 - CARVER TO BUFFALO POINT. ATTENTION: Flooding on White River has forced us to change the trip. The starting point has been moved to Carver!! [...]