falling creek river nc conservation mitigation easement non-profit

Falling Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

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Total Acres

371.5

Project Year

2017

 
Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC

conserve restore habitat badgeThe 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.

This 371.5-acre conservation easement is a significant win for the Falling Creek watershed. It permanently protects and restores:

  • 28,787 linear feet of streams
  • 270.2 acres of riparian wetlands
  • 1.4 acres of non-riparian wetlands

The restoration of the Easement Property positively impacts three sub-watersheds of Falling Creek which was a NC 303(d) impaired waterway.

This project is crucial for the Neuse River Basin because it actively transforms former agricultural land into healthy ecosystems. By restoring natural buffers and habitats, it improves water quality and provides vital ecological benefits for future generations.

 


Mitigation Partner

wildlands-engineering

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream Restoration & Enhancement

 

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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