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. […]
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[...]