Moccasin Creek Conservation Mitigation Easement

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Total Acres

16.3

Project Year

2020

 
Located in the Neuse River Basin of Johnston NC

conserve restore habitat badgeThe Moccasin Creek Conservation Mitigation Easement consists of restored stream reaches and native riparian buffer that border active row crop agricultural fields. These row crop fields will eventually be constructed into a neighborhood development.

With the restored stream channels and riparian buffer, the Easement Property will mitigate impacts from development and provide habitat for potentially displaced wildlife.

Mitigation Partner

wildlands-engineering

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream Restoration Enhancement & Buffer

 

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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