Remember Jekyll Island

Author Babs McDonald loves living near Jekyll Island in Georgia. In Remember Jekyll Island, she looks at what has happened since this piece of public land was put into the hands of a private corporation. Over 10,000 people nationwide have expressed outrage over the development plans for Jekyll Island, yet this supposedly public park continues to be under the gun for development by private corporations. This terrifying tale is not simply the story of Jekyll Island. Pieces of public domain property are being overtaken by corporations looking for private gain daily.

The inspiring true story of how citizen activism can – and does – make a difference, Remember Jekyll Island is a story which could impact the future of all of our nation’s great State Parks.

Babs McDonald is a science writer, educator, and editor of an international science education journal. She lives in Athens, Georgia, with her husband and five canine companions, and visits Jekyll Island State Park at least once every year.