The proposed legislation, called the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park Boundary Revision Act of 2014, would expand the park’s acreage from about 700 acres to more than 2,000 acres and would change the name of the monument to the Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park.
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Popular Macon blogger Molly suggests that instead of asking what can a national park do for you, you should ask what can you do for a national parks!
Read More "New entrance, more acres seen as stepping stones to great future" - Macon Telegraph
Read More Wednesday's Macon Telegraph included an editorial urging citizens to voice their opinion on a proposed expansion of the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds. The public's opportunity to comment ends today, Friday March 21.
Read More "The City Council has thrown its support behind a massive increase in the size of the Ocmulgee National Monument, which ultimately could become the Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve." - Macon Telegraph
Read More The Ocmulgee National Monument Association is welcoming the first spring nights with lantern tours. On the weekend nights of March 21,22,23, and March 28,29,30 tours will leave the Visitor Center every 30 minutes beginning at 7:30 and ending at 9:00.
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The Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative, together with local citizens, partner organizations, and the National Park Conservation Association, propose linking the Monument with other public lands to create the first national park and preserve in the East. The new boundaries would preserve a significant migratory bird flyway, forests, and swamps. Access to the Ocmulgee River and Georgia's newest water trail are part of the proposed expansion.
Read More In recent months, they announced the purchase of 679 acres of riverfront land near Bond Swamp as part of their bid. The nonprofit Ocmulgee National Park and Preserve Initiative has led the charge.
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The National Park Service has released a long awaited boundary study for the Ocmulgee Indian Mounds National Monument. A meeting for the public will be held on Thursday, March 6 at the Indian Mounds Visitor Center from 5:00-8:00 pm. Alternative 2 in the study will provide these rich and fragile resources with the greatest protection. If this…
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