The Ozark Society Archives
I came across an almost complete set of the early Ozark Society Bulletins and have obtained permission from the owner to scan them in order to preserve them for future readers. I have begun posting them here.
The Ozark Society was founded in 1962 by Dr. Neil Compton and a group of associates for the immediate purpose of saving the Buffalo River from dams proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Society founders, working with Sen. J.W. Fulbright, helped get the National Park Service to survey the Buffalo River area and then began to campaign for the creation of the “Buffalo National River” as an alternative to the dams. The Ozark Society Bulletins helped publicize their effort.
It takes a constant vigilance to keep the pristine waters of the Buffalo clean for future generations Visit the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance to become informed and learn what you can do to help. It would be a sad footnote to the legacy left us by Neil Compton, Harold and Margaret Hedges, Ken Smith and others to allow the Buffalo National River to go from a free flowing, clean river enjoyed by millions to a sewage drain.
I have just learned (Oct 20) that there is a push on by the wealthy Walton family to get the Buffalo River National Park declared a National Preserve instead. It looks like a done deal to me as they are in cahoots with our lying, Trump loving governor. Here is a link to the story that I read.
Please note that the original material was in average to poor condition and was scanned at 200dpi to keep the file sizes as small as possible and still be readable. If the pictures don't quite look right, try adjusting the zoom in on your .pdf viewer.
The Ozark Society was founded in 1962 by Dr. Neil Compton and a group of associates for the immediate purpose of saving the Buffalo River from dams proposed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Society founders, working with Sen. J.W. Fulbright, helped get the National Park Service to survey the Buffalo River area and then began to campaign for the creation of the “Buffalo National River” as an alternative to the dams. The Ozark Society Bulletins helped publicize their effort.
It takes a constant vigilance to keep the pristine waters of the Buffalo clean for future generations Visit the Buffalo River Watershed Alliance to become informed and learn what you can do to help. It would be a sad footnote to the legacy left us by Neil Compton, Harold and Margaret Hedges, Ken Smith and others to allow the Buffalo National River to go from a free flowing, clean river enjoyed by millions to a sewage drain.
I have just learned (Oct 20) that there is a push on by the wealthy Walton family to get the Buffalo River National Park declared a National Preserve instead. It looks like a done deal to me as they are in cahoots with our lying, Trump loving governor. Here is a link to the story that I read.
Please note that the original material was in average to poor condition and was scanned at 200dpi to keep the file sizes as small as possible and still be readable. If the pictures don't quite look right, try adjusting the zoom in on your .pdf viewer.
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