Carol Ruckdeschel defied convention, battled powerful interests, and preserved the wildness of Georgia’s Cumberland Island through relentless conservation action.
Takeaways
•Carol Ruckdeschel overcame personal adversity and institutional opposition, using science and unyielding resolve to protect Cumberland Island’s unique ecosystems from development and exploitation.
•Generations of visitors and wildlife thrive on Cumberland Island today because Carol challenged developers, the National Park Service, and wealthy families who sought to privatize and urbanize its pristine wilderness.
•Carol’s story proves that passionate individuals—without wealth, status, or formal credentials—can drive lasting change in environmental protection, offering hope amid current threats to wild spaces.
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