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 water quality enhancements to the Neuse River Basin by restoring the riparian area to create a functional riparian corridor through activities including:
- decrease nutrient levels,
- decrease sediment input,
- decrease water temperature, and
- create diffuse-flow discharge throughout the riparian area.
Black Dirt protects 28.3 acres in the Neuse River Basin, under easement since 2022, with Wildlands Engineering carrying out the buffer and nutrient offset work. The restored riparian corridor sits between the surrounding land and the stream, where it holds back nutrients and sediment and helps keep the water cool. Unique Places to Save holds the easement as grantee, so that corridor stays protected permanently.
Mitigation Partner
Our Role
Conservation Easement Grantee
Mitigation Type
Nutrient Offset & Buffer
About the Author
Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Trusted Conservation Advisor 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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