Support Your Park

Groups and individuals volunteer to lend a hand in support of the park.

Through the years, support of national parks has been critical. In fact, without the support of the people, the National Park System would be just a dream. The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area is no different. Its existence is due to the hard work and dedication of a small group of people. Thanks to their efforts during the 1970s, 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River has been preserved for the use and enjoyment of all people, today and in the future.

Now is the time to expand the group of founders to include the group of benefactors! Read on to see how you can join in the support of your park, Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area.

Do Your Part
The National Park Service cares for America's treasures and you can help.

• Support your park through philanthropic donations directly to the park or through the National Park Foundation.
• Spend a few hours or a lifetime as a Volunteer in the park.
• Purchase books and gifts at the parks Cooperating Associations bookstore at the parks Visitor Contact Station in the historic Hewlett Lodge at Island Ford.
• Take pride in your park and help protect it for future generations. Do not pick plants or disturb animal. Put litter in its proper place and please recycle!
• Support stewardship of the park by becoming educated about the park's natural and cultural resources.
• Keep informed on park issues and provide comment during park planning processes.
• Be a good steward by obeying park regulations, including, but not limited to: keeping dogs leashed and picking up after your pet; glass containers are not allowed on the river; properly disposing of fishing lines; and not using metal detectors.