Watch the Video! Land Exchange Town Hall from 6/9
Wild Cumberland hosted a virtual Town Hall on Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m. to discuss the updates to the proposed land exchange on Cumberland Island and what it could mean for the future of the National Seashore.
We presented & contextualized **NEW INFORMATION** on NPS-proposed Land Exchanges for Cumberland Island National Seashore — and of course, took YOUR questions about what it could mean for the future of the National Seashore.
If you joined us to learn what is at stake, asked questions, and found out how you can help protect Cumberland Island from actions that could weaken its conservation legacy, then we thank you. If you missed it, view the recording below.
Thank you for continuing to support our efforts in opposing this Land Exchange.
Learn More About the Land Exchanges Below
The Short Version:
The National Park Service has proposed four land exchanges on Cumberland Island that could move federal land into private ownership. The NPS says the exchanges would consolidate parkland and steer development away from sensitive areas. Wild Cumberland opposes all four: the deals were negotiated behind closed doors, key details like maps, acreage, and valuations have never been disclosed, and the proposed homesites sit next to Wilderness and Potential Wilderness. Nothing is final. A federal environmental assessment is expected in fall 2026, and public comments on the first two proposals are open September 9–October 16, 2026.
