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Salem | Conservation Easement

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Total Acres

12.3

Project Year

2023

 
Located in Orange County NCconserve restore habitat badge

The Salem Conservation Easement is a mitigation project being managed by WLS/Naturion designed to restore riparian buffers and improve water quality in the Neuse River Basin. Developed under the Salem Nutrient Offset Bank, this site plays a crucial role in reducing nutrient runoff and enhancing local aquatic ecosystems.

Previously, the site was actively farmed, with agricultural practices contributing to sediment and nutrient pollution in the watershed. The conservation easement aims to restore 11.51 acres of riparian buffers, planting native trees and vegetation along Stream A and several agricultural ditches to filter runoff, stabilize soil, and create a healthier aquatic environment.

The conservation easement ensures permanent protection of the restored riparian areas, supporting wildlife habitat, water quality improvements, and long-term ecological resilience. The Salem Nutrient Offset Bank exemplifies how conservation and responsible land management can work together to protect North Carolina’s natural resources​.

 

Mitigation Partner

naturion

 

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Nutrient Offset & Buffer

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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