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Buffalo National River Seeks Feedback on Preliminary Management Strategies in the Development of the Draft River Management Plan

March 9, 2026 · Source: National Park Service

A scenic landscape showing a turquoise Buffalo National River winding through the forested hills of the Ozarks with the sun low on the horizon. — Image supplied by the National Park Service. View the original image and credit

Buffalo National River is preparing to launch the second step in the public planning process for an updated River Management Plan. The park is seeking a second round of civic engagement during a 30-day public comment period, open March 9 through April 10, 2026.

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