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Dam Removals, Unique Places to Save

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Christine Pickens, February 2024

How Healthy Rivers Impact Us & Our Local Communities

Rivers are the lifeblood of our communities, providing invaluable benefits that extend far beyond their flowing waters. In the United States, a network of rivers crisscrosses the landscape, offering many advantages to both people, the econo...

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North Carolina, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Nathan Phillips, February 2024

Boiling Spring Wilderness Receives the Third Largest Grant in NC

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 3rd Largest Grant in 2023 Awarded By State to Fund Conservation of 978 Acres of Boiling Spring Wilderness The North Carolina Land and Water Fund Board of Trustees voted on Wednesday, September 20th to award Unique Plac...

Unique Places to Save, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, February 2024

A History of Land Trusts in North Carolina

North Carolina, with its diverse landscapes ranging from the Appalachian Mountains in the west to the coastal plains in the east, has an incredible range of unique places worth saving. Despite the modern form of land conservation being rela...

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North Carolina, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Cate's Farm Farmland Conservation

Unique Places to Save partnered with the City of Mebane to assist with their master planning process that garnered community input for this remarkable rural property as part of their park concept. Unique Places to Save partnered with the Ci...

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North Carolina, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Nathan Phillips, February 2024

Box Creek Wilderness Land Preservation

Unique Places To Save Provided Online Technology to Help Prevent a Power Line Over One of the Largest Natural Heritage Areas in North Carolina Unique Places To Save conducted an online outreach and education campaign in coordination with ou...

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North Carolina, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Nathan Phillips, February 2024

Alligator Creek Restoration & Conservation Project

Unique Places to Save currently working to increase ecological diversity and recreation opportunities along the Brunswick and Lower Cape Fear Rivers. The Alligator Creek Restoration and Conservation Project, funded by the National Fish and ...

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Unique Places to Save, Land Conservation

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Why Conservation Matters during North Carolina’s Rapid Growth Phase

North Carolina has abundant natural resources that contribute significantly to the state's economy, environment, and overall quality of life. Our state's landscapes provide many opportunities for outdoor recreation, improved water quality, ...

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Dam Removals

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, February 2024

Capturing the Beauty of Rivers: An Introductory Guide for Photographers

Rivers, ever-changing and full of life, open a world of opportunities for new and experienced photographers alike. Each day brings a new scene, a different mood, and a story waiting to be told. In this short guide, we'll dive into practical...

Dam Removals

‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Sam Warnock, February 2024

Waterfowl Hunting & Healthy Rivers: Sustaining a Tradition for All Ages

Waterfowl hunting, often embraced as a heritage sport, transcends mere recreation, especially in the context of environmental conservation. At the heart of this activity lies the health of our river ecosystems, which are crucial for sustain...