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Learn about our latest restoration & conservation efforts and discover how healthy land & aquatic resources benefit our communities across the US

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ 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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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ 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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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ 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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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ 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...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ 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...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Knob Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 16 Project Year 2017 Located in the French Broad River Basin of Yancey County NC

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Twiman | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 30.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Twiman Conservation Mitigation Easement is located in a rural area near Boonville, NC between cattle pastures and agricultural fields. The ...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Compass Point | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 16.5 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Yadkin County NC The Compass Point Conservation Mitigation Easement is located on a cattle farm near Boonville, NC. There are three stream reaches that converge...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Critcher Brothers | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 71 Project Year 2020 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Wilkes County NC The Critcher Brothers Conservation Easement encompasses a large portion of the South Fork of Fishing Creek Watershed. Land uses surrounding the E...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

O’Berry Road | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 27.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County North Carolina The major goals of the the O’Berry Road Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provid...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Rosewood | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 47.1 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Rosewood Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological and...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Black Dirt | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 28.3 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Black Dirt Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecological a...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Anderson Farm | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 15.95 Project Year 2022 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The major goals of the the Anderson Farm Conservation Mitigation Easement proposed buffer mitigation and nutrient offset project are to provide ecologic...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Thoroughfare Swamp | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 23.6 Project Year 2019 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Thoroughfare Swamp Conservation Mitigation Easement is 23 acres of former open row crop fields turned dense riparian buffer for the Thoroughfare Swam...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Scarborough | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 231.2 Project Year 2020 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Scarborough Conservation Mitigation Easement is located in the Inner Coastal Plain Physiographic Region of North Carolina, near the town of Goldsbor...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

McClenney Acres | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 77.4 Project Year 2020 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The McClenny Acres Conservation Mitigation Easement is a beautiful, open, native wetland landscape that was re-established from from agricultural fields ...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Long Pond Branch | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 36.1 Project Year 2021 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Long Pond Branch Conservation Mitigation Easement has been significantly impacted by surrounding land use activities. The degraded stream banks and f...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Hollowell | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 72.1 Project Year 2019 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Hollowell Conservation Mitigation Easement near Goldsboro, North Carolina is a spread out property surrounded by active row crop fields. The easement...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Grantham Branch | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 71.9 Project Year 2018 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Grantham Branch Conservation Mitigation Easement is the second phase of the Falling Creek stream and wetland mitigation bank in Wayne County, NC. The...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Falling Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 371.5 Project Year 2017 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Falling Creek Conservation Mitigation Easement is 371 acres of restored stream, wetland, and forest habitat situated in the middle livestock and row...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Caraway Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 28.9 Project Year 2015 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Caraway Creek Conservation Mitigation Easement is nestled between active row crop fields. The easement property consists of restored riparian streams...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Buck Swamp | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 47.1 Project Year 2017 Located in the Neuse River Basin of Wayne County NC The Buck Swamp Conservation Easement is located near the town of Princeton, NC bordered by active row crop fields. The 47 acre Easement Property consists...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Dugger Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 777 Project Year 2019 Located in Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Watauga & Wilkes Counties NC The Dugger Creek Conservation Easement is located within the Blue Ridge Mountain region of North Carolina in the city of Boone. The Ease...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

White Buffalo | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 12.9 Project Year 2018 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Surry County NC The White Buffalo Conservation Mitigation Easement is situated along Jackson Creek which flows through a scenic backdrop of rolling hills, row c...

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‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2024

Toms Creek | Conservation Mitigation Easement

Total Acres 19.4 Project Year 2019 Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Surry County NC The Toms Creek Tributaries Conservation Mitigation Easement is a part of the Yadkin 01 Umbrella Bank. Currently made up of two conservation ease...

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