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East Mingo | Conservation Easement

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Total Acres

44.8

Project Year

2024

 
Located in Johnston County NCconserve restore habitat badge

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 Basin. Spearheaded by Wildlands Engineering and protected under a permanent conservation easement held by Unique Places to Save, the project transforms an actively grazed agricultural landscape into a resilient, restored ecosystem.

The site includes East Mingo Creek and ten tributaries, many of which have been historically straightened, ditched, and degraded by livestock access. Through restoration, the project enhances over 8,400 linear feet of stream and 30 acres of wetlands, reestablishing natural floodplain connection and improving habitat for aquatic species. Restoration techniques include livestock exclusion, streambed reconstruction, floodplain reconnection, and the planting of native vegetation.

These efforts reduce erosion, filter pollutants, support biodiversity, and strengthen the health of downstream waterways. As conservation easement holder, Unique Places to Save ensures the site remains protected in perpetuity. 

 

Mitigation Partner

wildlands engineering

 

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream & Wetland
Restoration & Conservation

About the Authormichael scisco

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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