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.
I think it is important to remember the first fight to keep the Buffalo River free, especially as the river seems to be under threat again, this time from big money interests. As funding for the river dries up, services are terminated (such as toilets), and commercial interests improperly given a permit for hog farming on the watershed, a new battle ground has formed. I hope each of you makes your voice heard. Even though the Supreme Court has ruled money is people, perhaps all our collective voices will be heard above the sound of money. 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.
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.
I think it is important to remember the first fight to keep the Buffalo River free, especially as the river seems to be under threat again, this time from big money interests. As funding for the river dries up, services are terminated (such as toilets), and commercial interests improperly given a permit for hog farming on the watershed, a new battle ground has formed. I hope each of you makes your voice heard. Even though the Supreme Court has ruled money is people, perhaps all our collective voices will be heard above the sound of money. 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.
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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