Latest News About Ossabaw Island Southend Beach

Updated 2026-05-25 16:02

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Ossabaw Island comprehensive management plan

At the present time, due to staffing and infrastructure limitations, visitation is mostly limited to camping and day trips. Restoration of historic structures on the North End of the island is a priority of the foundation and is currently underway. Restoration is a mutual goal of TOIF and DNR as spelled out in the Use Agreement between the parties.

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Ossabaw Island

Ossabaw Island is the third largest of Georgia's barrier islands. It is 26,000 acres of maritime forest, tidal wetlands and wide beaches on the Atlantic Ocean. An unspoiled place set aside by the State of Georgia as a heritage preserve for natural, scientific, and cultural study, research, and education. Educational programming is offered on the island through the Ossabaw Island Foundation or the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources.

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Media Releases - Ossabaw Island Foundation |

Posted at 14:29h in Media Releases Ossabaw Island’s Historic Torrey West House to be RehabilitatedState of Georgia to begin project in FY 2024-2025 The Ossabaw Island Foundation (TOIF) is pleased to announce that the State of GeorgiaDepartment of Natural Resources (DNR) 2024-2025 budget includes full funding for therehabilitation of the Torrey West...

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