falling creek river nc conservation mitigation easement non-profit

Falling Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

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Total Acres

371.32

Project Year

2017

 
Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC

The Falling Creek Conservation Mitigation Easement is 371 acres of restored stream, wetland, and forest habitat situated in the middle livestock and row crop agricultural operations near Mt. Olive, North Carolina. The restoration of the Easement Property positively impacts three sub-watersheds of Falling Creek which was a NC 303(d) impaired waterway.

 

Mitigation Partner

wildlands-engineering

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream Restoration & Enhancement

 

We are a trusted non-profit partner for mitigation banks seeking high-quality conservation projects

 

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