--- title: Posts by Michael Scisco | Unique Places to Save description: "Michael manages our land conservation program. He has spent over 15 years in the non-profit land conservation industry with another 10 years working as a consultant to private landowners for conservation and natural resource management strategies. Michael is a licensed real estate professional with over 12 years’ experience transacting farm, ranch, and conservation lands. In addition to his work in land conservation and real estate, he also has nearly 20 years’ experience in geospatial technologies with an emphasis on land and community planning. He has worked to conserve directly and in partnership over 200,000 acres of land in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, Alabama, South Carolina, Tennessee, Kentucky, and North Carolina. \n\nMichael also gives back to his community and currently serves as Treasurer on the Board of Directors for the New Mexico Land Conservancy and is a Board Member of the City of Albuquerque Open Space Advisory Board.\n\nMichael received a Graduate Certificate in GIS from Portland State University in Portland, Oregon and a B.S. in Environmental Science from Western Washington University, Huxley College of the Environment in Bellingham, Washington. Michael hails from rural Arizona and Eastern Washington State. He and his wife currently live in beautiful Albuquerque, New Mexico. (3)" image: https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/river%20flow%20healthy%20rivers%20dam%20removal.jpg --- [![Unique Places to Save logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20horizontal-1.png?width=1254&height=380&name=logo%20horizontal-1.png "Unique Places to Save logo")](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/) - [PROJECTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) - SERVICES - [FOR MITIGATION BANKERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-mitigation) - [FOR LAND MANAGERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/land-planners-managers) - [FOR LANDOWNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-for-landowners) - [FOR RESTORATION PARTNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/dam-removals) - ABOUT - [OUR GOALS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-goals) - [OUR VALUES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values) - [OUR TEAM](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/team) - [CONTACT US](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/contact) - UPDATES - [CONSERVATION EASEMENTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) - [MITIGATION BANKING](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) - [WORKING LANDS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) - [RIVERS, WETLANDS & DAMS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams) - [CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) - [CONSERVATION STORIES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-stories) - [ORGANIZATION NEWS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/organization-news) - [ALL POSTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # Posts by Michael Scisco Learn about our latest restoration & conservation efforts and discover how healthy land & aquatic resources benefit our communities across the US ![service 1 d](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/service%201%20d.png) ![service 1 m](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/service%201%20m.png)   [All posts](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) [Conservation Easements](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) [Working Lands](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) [Rivers, Wetlands & Dams](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) [Conservation Stories](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-stories) [Organization News](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/organization-news) [![Sunset over a green field, framed by an overhanging tree branch.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/more%20conservation.jpg?width=900&name=more%20conservation.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/more-conservation-less-overhead) [Conservation Easements](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, November 2025 ### [More Conservation. Less Overhead.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/more-conservation-less-overhead) When you give to conservation, you don’t just write a check—you choose where your values and your dollars go. You choose whether to fund glossy head-offices and heavy admin costs, or whether you direct your generosity to on-the-ground work:... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/more-conservation-less-overhead) [![A mown green field meeting a line of bare hardwood trees under an overcast early spring sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Camp%20Cove%202.jpg?width=900&name=Camp%20Cove%202.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/camp-creek-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, November 2025 ### [Camp Creek | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/camp-creek-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 24.6 Project Year 2025 Located in Durham County NC The permanent conservation of the Camp Creek Mitigation Site will restore and protect stream and wetland functions within the Neuse River Basin, improving ecological integrity a... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/camp-creek-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A stack of cut logs beside a track in bright green summer forest.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/working%20forest%20conservation%20easement.jpg?width=900&name=working%20forest%20conservation%20easement.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/working-forests-conservation) [Working Lands](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2025 ### [Conservation of Working Forests](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/working-forests-conservation) It is estimated that 20% of the land base in the U.S. or 445 million acres are private forested lands. Fifteen million acres of private forested land is under some type of permanent or term conservation agreement. While this seems like a bi... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/working-forests-conservation) [![A field of tall green weeds and scrub under a blue sky with cumulus clouds.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20speedman%20conservation%20easement.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20speedman%20conservation%20easement.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/speedman-conservation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2025 ### [Speedman | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/speedman-conservation-easement) Total Acres 53.6 Project Year 2025 Located in Wayne County NC The Speedman Mitigation Project is a stream and wetland restoration project located in the Cape Fear River Basin, North Carolina. The Speedman project restored approximately 3,50... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/speedman-conservation-easement) [![A marshy creek edged with reeds in a dry sagebrush valley below bare hills.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/heguy.jpg?width=900&name=heguy.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/lasting-conservation-depends-on-private-commitment) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2025 ### [Lasting Conservation Depends on Private Commitment](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/lasting-conservation-depends-on-private-commitment) Across the United States, mountain slopes, productive farmland, forested valleys, and headwater streams define the character of our shared natural heritage. While public lands such as national parks and forests often get the spotlight, the ... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/lasting-conservation-depends-on-private-commitment) [![A creek running past an eroded red clay bank with exposed tree roots in spring woodland.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20toadstool%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20toadstool%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/toadstool-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Toadstool | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/toadstool-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 79.7 Project Year 2025 Located in Caswell County NC The Toadstool Mitigation Project is a 79.9-acre ecological restoration effort located in the Cape Fear River Basin. Developed by Water & Land Solutions and protected in perpetu... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/toadstool-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![A cluster of pink wildflowers among grass.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20twin%20burros%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20twin%20burros%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twin-burros-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Twin Burros | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twin-burros-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 33.9 Project Year 2023 Located in Caswell County NC The Twin Burros Mitigation Site is a large-scale stream and wetland restoration project within the Cape Fear River Basin. Developed by Wildlands Engineering and permanently pro... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twin-burros-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![A small creek winding through tall summer grass between wooded slopes under a grey sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20double%20rock%20conservation%20easement%20nc.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20double%20rock%20conservation%20easement%20nc.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/double-rock-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Double Rock | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/double-rock-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 39.6 Project Year 2022 Located in Alexander County NC The Double Rock Mitigation Site is a stream restoration project designed to improve water quality and ecological health in the Catawba River Basin. Managed by Wildlands Engin... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/double-rock-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![A small pond and stream between cedar trees on a clear winter day.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20porterhouse%20valley%20conservation%20easement%20tn.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20porterhouse%20valley%20conservation%20easement%20tn.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/porterhouse-valley-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Porterhouse Valley | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/porterhouse-valley-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 22.6 Project Year 2023 Located in Monroe County TN The Porterhouse Valley Mitigation Bank is a 22.6-acre stream restoration project designed to offset impacts to streams in the Hiwassee River watershed. Led by KCI Technologies a... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/porterhouse-valley-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![A green field beside a hedgerow of young cedars, with a treeline behind.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20loop%20road%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20nc.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20loop%20road%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20nc.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/loop-road-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Loop Road | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/loop-road-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 13.8 Project Year 2023 Located in Wayne County NC The Loop Road Mitigation Bank Parcel is a 13.75-acre project designed to restore riparian buffer and nutrient offset functions in the Neuse River Basin. Developed by Wildlands En... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/loop-road-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![Open pine and hardwood woodland with dappled light on the needle covered floor.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20east%20mingo%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20nc.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20east%20mingo%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20nc.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/east-mingo-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [East Mingo | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/east-mingo-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 44.8 Project Year 2024 Located in Johnston County NC The East Mingo Creek Mitigation Site is a 44.75-acre stream and wetland restoration project designed to improve water quality and ecological function in the Cape Fear River Ba... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/east-mingo-conservation-mitigation-bank) [![A small rocky creek running through a shaded wooded ravine.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20four%20hills%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20four%20hills%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/four-hills-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2025 ### [Four Hills | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/four-hills-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 77.9 Project Year 2024 Located in Anson County NC Unique Places to Save serves as the long-term conservation easement holder for the Four Hills Mitigation Site, a 77.89-acre restoration project. Once degraded by livestock use an... 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