Total Acres
34.4
Project Year
2024
Located in Lincoln County NC
Unique Places to Save’s conservation easement over the Beaver Tail mitigation bank helped to permanently protect a successfully restored tributary to Howard’s Creek and included the creation, enhancement, and preservation of associated wetlands.
The initiative addressed key stressors within the watershed by achieving measurable improvements in nutrient removal, sediment reduction, runoff filtration, and habitat quality for both aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems.
To accomplish these objectives, RES’ restoration project implemented a combination of stream restoration, wetland creation, enhancement, preservation, and buffer reestablishment. These interventions collectively resulted in a significant functional uplift within the Howard’s Creek watershed, improving sediment transport, enhancing water quality, and providing critical habitat for native species.
Mitigation Partner
Our Role
Conservation Easement Grantee
Mitigation Type
Wetland Restoration and
Stream Restoration & Enhancement
About the Author
Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Conservation Director at Unique Places to Save. He has worked to conserve over 200,000 acres across the U.S. while securing over $200M in funding and transacting $500M in land and other real estate.
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