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 Engineering and protected by a permanent conservation easement held by Unique Places to Save, the project restores and enhances degraded streams on active farmland.
The site includes Elk Shoal Creek and multiple unnamed tributaries, many of which were historically channelized and impacted by cattle access and erosion. Restoration activities include reconstructing over 4,400 linear feet of stream, planting native vegetation, building instream habitat structures, and installing best management practices to reduce agricultural runoff.
These efforts reduce sediment and nutrient loads flowing into Lookout Shoals Lake, a key water supply reservoir, while enhancing aquatic habitat and reconnecting natural floodplains. Unique Places to Save ensures the site’s permanent protection and long-term stewardship, aligning with its mission to protect land and water for people and nature.
Mitigation Partner
Our Role
Conservation Easement Grantee
Mitigation Type
Stream & Wetland
Restoration & Conservation
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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