Lucky Landing | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Michael Scisco - February 2024
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Total Acres

30

Project Year

2021

 
Located in the Stones River Basin of Cannon County TN

conserve restore habitat badgeThe Lucky Landing Conservation Mitigation Easement includes restoration and enhancement of six streams, most of which are first order tributaries. Streams have been straightened, channelized and moved from their historic positions in the floodplain and have been exposed to cattle year-round.

The restoration and conservation of this mitigation area will help ensure high quality stream function and water quality into the future.

 

Mitigation Partner

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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 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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