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Providing for our national park is our passion!
Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC) is the official friends group for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), a series of fifteen park units along 48 miles of the Chattahoochee River in metro Atlanta. Our mission is to build a community of support for the CRNRA and promote stewardship of its natural and cultural resources. Join us today!
Ann Honious Named Superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area
The National Park Service announced the selection of Ann Honious as the new superintendent of the Chattahoochee River National Recreational Area in Sandy Springs, Georgia. Honious, who previously served as the park’s acting superintendent for eight months in 2020, will begin the permanent role on August 1. Honious has served as the deputy superintendent for National Capital Parks – East since 2015 where she was responsible for operations and leadership for multiple park units including the Capitol Hill Parks, Anacostia Park, Frederick Douglass National Historic Site, wetlands and aquatic gardens, and other prominent landmarks. Throughout her career, Honious has worked extensively with partners and local communities to enhance stewardship and connections to parks. |
YOGA IN THE PARK SERIES Thank you to everyone that joined us for our first Yoga in the Park with SweetWater Brewing Company event on June 17! It was a beautiful evening for yoga and a SweetWater. __________________________ Announcing our second Yoga in the Park event! Thursday, July 22 6:00 - 8:00 PM Paces Mill Unit of CRNRA Join yoga instructor and outdoor enthusiast Mary Veal for a 60-minute flow class along the banks of the Chattahoochee River followed by healthy snacks and a cool SweetWater Brewing Company beverage. |
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RECENT CNPC PROJECTS |
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CURRENTLY FUNDRAISING FOR New Cochran Shoals Overlooks Construction will begin in March 2021 to demolish and replace three overlooks in the Cochran Shoals unit of the CRNRA. The project will cost over $60,000 and will be phased over one year beginning with Pier #1 located closest to the Interstate North Parking Lot. The overlooks are directly on the Chattahoochee River and have been well-loved by park visitors for years. Please click here to donate to the new overlooks. | Jones Bridge Pier Replacement The old observation deck in the Jones Bridge Unit was completely replaced in January 2021 and it is ready for visitors to enjoy one of the best views in the CRNRA. The project was made possible by a $50,000 grant through the Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta. Our partner Upper Chattahoochee Chapter Trout Unlimited has designed and funded a spectacular interpretive sign about aquatic species that is installed at the deck. | Multi-Use Trail Upgrade We have officially completed the restoration of the 6.7 miles of multi-use trails in the Sope Creek and Columns Drive areas of the Cochran Shoals Unit of the CRNRA. These trails are popular with mountain bikers, trail runners, and walkers. This collaborative project was completed in February 2021 and was funded by REI, CNPC, MTB Atlanta, and the CRNRA, spending more than $50,000 for trail improvements. |
NEW CNPC PROGRAMS |
HikeCRNRA CNPC's new hiking program that encourages participants to hike all 66 official miles of trails in the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area. Learn more here. Lead the Pack! Bag and Bin It! Thirty-seven new dog waste bins installed in the CRNRA include free waste bags and disposal bins to encourage visitors to properly dispose of their dog’s waste at the park! Learn more here. |
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THANK YOU TO OUR COMMUNITY PARTNERS! CNPC appreciates our partners support that helps us help the park you love! |
ANNOUNCEMENT: As of May 2020, we are proud to announce that the Chattahoochee Parks Conservancy has changed its name to Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy (CNPC). Our name has changed, but our mission is the same. As the official Friends group for the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (CRNRA), CNPC strives to raise awareness that the beautiful park we all love is part of our national park system and needs our support. For more details and how to help, go here. |
Chattahoochee National Park Conservancy, Inc. is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. We are proud to support our Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, a unit of the national park system managed by the National Park Service. Tax ID: 46-1326423
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www.chattahoocheeparks.org | info@chattahoocheeparks.org | PO Box 769332, Roswell GA 30076 |
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