A narrow eroded gully running through bare winter woodland, with ferns on the banks.

Hopkins Farm | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres

39

Project Year

2026

 
Located in Caswell County of North Carolina

Unique Places to Save is proud to announce the permanent protection of the Hopkins Farm Conservation Easement in Caswell County, North Carolina.

Covering approximately 39 acres in the Cape Fear River Basin, the easement safeguards streams, wetlands, riparian buffers, and surrounding natural habitat that are critical to the long-term health of the watershed. The protected area will remain in its natural condition in perpetuity, helping preserve scenic open space, aquatic resources, and wildlife habitat for future generations.

The Hopkins Farm project represents an important investment in restoring and protecting headwater streams, adjacent wetlands, and floodplain habitats. Restoration efforts are designed to improve water quality, reduce nutrient and sediment runoff, strengthen riparian buffers, and enhance the overall ecological function of the site and downstream waters.

This work also supports broader watershed benefits by helping protect aquatic systems that feed into the Haw River system and downstream drinking water resources. Through long-term conservation and stewardship, the Hopkins Farm easement will contribute lasting environmental value in a region where healthy stream and wetland systems are especially important.

Unique Places to Save is honored to hold and steward this conservation easement as part of its mission to protect valuable land and water resources across North Carolina. We are also grateful for the partnership with NextEra Energy, whose support and collaboration have been valuable in advancing this effort and helping bring the Hopkins Farm project to completion. 

 

Mitigation Partner

NextEra Energy logo

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream & Wetland Restoration

 

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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