--- 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. (7)" 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) [![Concept plan for Cates Farm Park, mapping trails, conservation easements, wildflower meadows, a renovated barn event space and parking over an aerial view of the site.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Cates-Farm-Concept-V2.png?width=900&name=Cates-Farm-Concept-V2.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/cates-farm-farmland-conservation) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Cate's Farm Farmland Conservation](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/cates-farm-farmland-conservation) Unique Places to Save partnered with the City of Mebane to assist with their master planning process that garnered community input for this remarkable rural property as part of their park concept. Unique Places to Save partnered with the Ci... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/cates-farm-farmland-conservation) [![Glass office towers seen from street level, with trees and a bronze statue below.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/conservation%20matters%20north%20carolina%20rapid%20growth%20phase.jpg?width=900&name=conservation%20matters%20north%20carolina%20rapid%20growth%20phase.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-matters-north-carolina-rapid-growth) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Why Conservation Matters during North Carolina’s Rapid Growth Phase](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-matters-north-carolina-rapid-growth) North Carolina has abundant natural resources that contribute significantly to the state's economy, environment, and overall quality of life. Our state's landscapes provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation, improved water quality, ... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/conservation-matters-north-carolina-rapid-growth) [![A clear, shallow stream running over rounded cobbles beside a mossy bank.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/stream.jpg?width=900&name=stream.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/knob-creek-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Knob Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/knob-creek-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 16 Project Year 2017 Located in the French Broad River Basin of Yancey County NC [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/knob-creek-conservation-mitigation) [![A narrow trickle of water cutting a channel through dry winter grass on a slope.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Twiman4.jpg?width=900&name=Twiman4.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twiman-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Twiman | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twiman-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 30.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Twiman Conservation Mitigation Easement is located in a rural area near Boonville, NC between cattle pastures and agricultural fields. The ... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/twiman-conservation-mitigation) [![A shallow creek curving through winter grasses, its clear water running over a rocky bed.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/CompassPoint2.jpg?width=900&name=CompassPoint2.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/compass-point-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Compass Point | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/compass-point-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 16.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Compass Point Conservation Mitigation Easement is located on a cattle farm near Boonville, NC. There are three stream reaches that converge... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/compass-point-conservation-mitigation) [![A stream running between reedy banks, with a meadow and dense green woodland rising behind.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/CritcherBros3.jpg?width=900&name=CritcherBros3.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/critcher-brothers-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Critcher Brothers | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/critcher-brothers-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 71 Project Year 2020 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Wilkes County NC The Critcher Brothers Conservation Easement encompasses a large portion of the South Fork of Fishing Creek Watershed. Land uses surrounding the E... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/critcher-brothers-conservation-mitigation) [![Rows of young conifer seedlings planted among a soybean field under a cloudy summer sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/IMG_1764.jpg?width=900&name=IMG_1764.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/oberry-road-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [O’Berry Road | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/oberry-road-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 27.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County North Carolina The major goals of the the O’Berry Road Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provid... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/oberry-road-conservation-mitigation) [![A drainage ditch running between a bare ploughed field and a grassy bank under an overcast sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/IMG_0637.jpg?width=900&name=IMG_0637.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/rosewood-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Rosewood | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/rosewood-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 47.1 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the Rosewood Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and wat... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/rosewood-conservation-mitigation) [![A ripening golden grain field beside a harvested field, divided by a strip of grass, under heavy cloud.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/IMG_0638.jpg?width=900&name=IMG_0638.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/black-dirt-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Black Dirt | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/black-dirt-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 28.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the Black Dirt Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and w... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/black-dirt-conservation-mitigation) [![A pale purple butterfly pea flower blooming among green leaves and vines.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/IMG_1766.jpg?width=900&name=IMG_1766.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/anderson-farm-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Anderson Farm | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/anderson-farm-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 15.95 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Anderson Farm Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecologic... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/anderson-farm-conservation-mitigation) [![A clear, shallow stream running over rounded cobbles beside a mossy bank.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/stream.jpg?width=900&name=stream.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/thoroughfare-swamp-conservation-mitigation) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Thoroughfare Swamp | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/thoroughfare-swamp-conservation-mitigation) Total Acres 23.6 Project Year 2019 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Thoroughfare Swamp Conservation Mitigation Easement is 23 acres of former open row crop fields turned dense riparian buffer for the Thoroughfare Swam... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/thoroughfare-swamp-conservation-mitigation) [![A shallow flooded channel crossing a flat winter field, with a lone bare tree on the horizon.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/Scarborough4.jpg?width=900&name=Scarborough4.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/scarborough-conservation-mitigation-bank) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024 ### [Scarborough | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/scarborough-conservation-mitigation-bank) Total Acres 231.2 Project Year 2020 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Scarborough Conservation Mitigation Easement is located in the Inner Coastal Plain Physiographic Region of North Carolina, near the town of Goldsbor... 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