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Cumberland Island National Seashore
News Releases

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September 9, 2008
Release of the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for the Park’s North End Access and Transportation Management Plan. The National Park Service (NPS) developed the plan as required by Public Law 108-447, enacted by Congress in December 2004. The draft document evaluates several alternative courses of action and potential environmental impacts.


August 20, 2008
The park will be closed on Thursday, August 21st and Friday, August 22nd due to the approaching Tropical Storm Fay. The park will reopen on Saturday, August 23rd.



June 26, 2008
Two wildires were caused by lightning strikes on the north end of Cumberland Island on Sunday, June 22nd. The South Cut Fire has increased to an estimated 500 acres.




April 4, 2008
The park has received 2008 funding to perform cyclic maintenance on the Main Road and other key routes on the island.

Alligator  

Did You Know?
The largest predator on Cumberland Island is the alligator. It can be found in freshwater areas as well as salt marshes and even in the ocean. Don’t trust that floating log!

Last Updated: September 10, 2008 at 15:23 EST