Feral Horse Suit Filed 4/23
Learn more about the lawsuit filed related to feral horses of Cumberland Island.
Wild Cumberland Featured on the Day Fire Podcast
Check out Wild Cumberland’s own, Jessica on the Day Fire podcast! Listen in as Clint and Dawson talk with Jessica Howell-Edwards, the Program Director for Wild Cumberland. They are dedicated to protecting the wilderness, native species, and the ecology of Cumberland Island. The complex history of Cumberland Island requires public oversight and stewardship; their purpose is to help […]
Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History
Author and scientist Carol Ruckdeschel and Jessica were LIVE from Cumberland Island for a two-part virtual program as part of the 2022 Atlanta Science Festival, with support from Georgia Humanities. Organizers designed “Carol on Cumberland: A Natural History” to foster a deeper awareness and understanding of Cumberland Island, its history, and the forces currently threatening its natural resources and environmental protections. […]
Wetlands Damage on Cumberland Island
You don’t have to be a scientist to see that these wetland areas, which are also located on the fringe of federally-protected Wilderness, do NOT need mowing for firebreak. This damage to developing wetlands occurred under the park’s fire management plan. This plan does not recognize the multitude of ecosystems found on Cumberland Island, and proposes to burn more than […]
Adult Wilderness Reading List
You gave us such great feedback about our Kids’ Reading List that we’ve partnered with Brave + Kind bookshop to make sure grownups are covered, too. Find resources and reference guides to help you discover more about Cumberland Island — jumpstart your holiday shopping!
Bicycles on Cumberland Island
Bicycles on Cumberland Island UPDATE: JULY 2024 NPS E-bike Policy Unfortunately, there have been no public updates on a resolution related to e-bike use on public lands managed by the National Park Service. You may recall that back in 2019, the NPS disbanded an e-bike advisory group that was accused of secret lobbying. Then–Interior Secretary David Bernhardt also instructed national […]
Georgia Audubon + Wild Cumberland
Join Wild Cumberland and Georgia Audubon for a virtual field trip to Cumberland Island this September – and additional programming each month (through December). Sept. 17th – 12pmVirtual Field Trip: Event Complete Oct. 14th – 6pmCumberland Island: A Refuge for Birds: Sign Up Here Nov. 9th – 6pmScience on the Seashore: Sign Up Here Dec. 7th – 6pmOne Georgia: From […]
WC’s Response to the FEIS
Read WC’s response to the FEIS below.
Updated FEIS Released
The FAA has officially released the Spaceport Camden Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) on the project website. Click here to view the website. ————————————- View the FEIS PDF Here:
Trammeling in Wilderness
Trammeling in Wilderness UPDATE: 09-24 – Outlet Continues to Flow Through to the Beach UPDATE: 08-23 – Outlet Continues to Flow Through to the Beach UPDATE: 08-15 – Outlet is Flowing Through to the Beach Wild Cumberland is sad to report that the dunes recently breached by human intervention in the Wilderness are flowing freshwater to the beach. We have […]