--- title: North Carolina | Unique Places to Save description: North Carolina | Learn about our latest restoration & conservation efforts and discover how healthy land & aquatic resources benefit our communities across the US image: https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/river%20flow%20healthy%20rivers%20dam%20removal.jpg --- [![Unique Places to Save logo](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/logo%20horizontal-1.png?width=1254&height=380&name=logo%20horizontal-1.png "Unique Places to Save logo")](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/) - [PROJECTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/projects) - SERVICES - [FOR MITIGATION BANKERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-mitigation) - [FOR LAND MANAGERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/land-planners-managers) - [FOR LANDOWNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/conservation-for-landowners) - [FOR RESTORATION PARTNERS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/dam-removals) - ABOUT - [OUR GOALS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-goals) - [OUR VALUES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/our-values) - [OUR TEAM](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/team) - [CONTACT US](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/contact) - UPDATES - [CONSERVATION EASEMENTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) - [MITIGATION BANKING](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) - [WORKING LANDS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) - [RIVERS, WETLANDS & DAMS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams) - [CONSERVATION & DEVELOPMENT](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) - [CONSERVATION STORIES](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-stories) - [ORGANIZATION NEWS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/organization-news) - [ALL POSTS](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) [Donate](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/wetland-keepers) This is a search field with an auto-suggest feature attached. - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. # North Carolina Learn about our latest restoration & conservation efforts and discover how healthy land & aquatic resources benefit our communities across the US ![service 1 d](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/service%201%20d.png) ![service 1 m](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/Image%20Dividers/service%201%20m.png)   [All posts](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news) [Conservation Easements](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) [Working Lands](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/working-lands) [Rivers, Wetlands & Dams](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/rivers-wetlands-dams) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) [Conservation Stories](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-stories) [Organization News](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/organization-news) [![A slow, shaded creek running through bright green summer woodland.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20monkey%20wrench%20mitigation%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20monkey%20wrench%20mitigation%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/monkey-wrench-mitigation-conservation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2026 ### [Monkey Wrench | Mitigation Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/monkey-wrench-mitigation-conservation-easement) Total Acres 41 Project Year 2026 Located in Randolph County of North Carolina Unique Places to Save is proud to announce the permanent protection of the Monkey Wrench Conservation Easement in Orange County, North Carolina. Covering approxim... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/monkey-wrench-mitigation-conservation-easement) [![A shallow creek running through green summer woodland between eroded clay banks.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20blue%20sky%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20blue%20sky%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/blue-sky-mitigation-conservation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, August 2026 ### [Blue Sky | Mitigation Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/blue-sky-mitigation-conservation-easement) Total Acres 24 Project Year 2026 Located in Randolph County of North Carolina Unique Places to Save is proud to announce the permanent protection of the Blue Sky Conservation Easement in Randolph County, North Carolina. Covering approximate... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/blue-sky-mitigation-conservation-easement) [![An aerial view over rolling forested ridges toward blue mountains under a stormy sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20conservation%20in%20north%20carolina%20mountains.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20conservation%20in%20north%20carolina%20mountains.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mitigation-vs-non-mitigation-conservation-easements) [Conservation Easements](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-easements) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Mandi Taylor, August 2026 ### [Mitigation vs. Non-Mitigation Conservation Easements: How We Protect North Carolina’s Land](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mitigation-vs-non-mitigation-conservation-easements) If you’ve ever looked out over a stretch of unbroken North Carolina forest or a multi-generation family farm and wondered, "How can we make sure this land stays protected, forever?" the answer might come down to one legal tool: a conservati... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mitigation-vs-non-mitigation-conservation-easements) [![Open hardwood woodland with sunlight falling on grass and a fallen log.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20mudhoney%20conservation%20easement%20nc.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20mudhoney%20conservation%20easement%20nc.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mudhoney-ii-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, June 2026 ### [Mudhoney II | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mudhoney-ii-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 31 Project Year 2026 Located in Chatham County of North Carolina Unique Places to Save is proud to announce the permanent protection of the Mudhoney II Conservation Easement in Chatham County, North Carolina. This easement safeg... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/mudhoney-ii-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A creek running between bare trees and snow covered banks.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20little%20cabin%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20little%20cabin%20conservation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/little-cabin-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, May 2026 ### [Little Cabin | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/little-cabin-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 46 Project Year 2026 Located in Randolph County of North Carolina Covering approximately 45.83 acres within the Yadkin River Basin, the easement permanently safeguards critical native forested areas, riparian wetlands, and eleve... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/little-cabin-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A narrow eroded gully running through bare winter woodland, with ferns on the banks.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/hopkins%20farm%20conservation%20easement.jpg?width=900&name=hopkins%20farm%20conservation%20easement.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/hopkins-farm-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, April 2026 ### [Hopkins Farm | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/hopkins-farm-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 39 Project Year 2026 Located in Caswell County of North Carolina Unique Places to Save is proud to announce the permanent protection of the Hopkins Farm Conservation Easement in Caswell County, North Carolina. Covering approxima... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/hopkins-farm-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A calm pond ringed by winter woodland and dry grass under a clear blue sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20miller%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.png?width=900&name=photo%20of%20miller%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/miller-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, March 2026 ### [Miller | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/miller-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 16 Project Year 2026 Located in Surry County of North Carolina The Miller conservation easement protects the restored streams and adjacent riparian forests into perpetuity. At the Miller site, that includes nearly a mile of trib... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/miller-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A winter pasture edged with bare trees and cedars under a clear blue sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20reaper%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.png?width=900&name=photo%20of%20reaper%20conservation%20mitigation%20easement%20in%20north%20carolina.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/reaper-conservation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2026 ### [Reaper | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/reaper-conservation-easement) Total Acres 19 Project Year 2026 Located in Randolph County of North Carolina The Reaper conservation easement protects the stream corridors and streamside habitat being restored on the Reaper site near Denton, North Carolina. It covers 19 ... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/reaper-conservation-easement) [![A broad, calm pond edged with tan reeds and bare winter woodland under a blue sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/sandy%20branch%20conservation%20easement%20nc.png?width=900&name=sandy%20branch%20conservation%20easement%20nc.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/sandy-branch-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, February 2026 ### [Sandy Branch II | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/sandy-branch-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 22.5 Project Year 2025 Located in Chatham County of North Carolina Sandy Branch Phase II Mitigation Site represents a long-term commitment to restoring and safeguarding a working Piedmont landscape while permanently protecting i... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/sandy-branch-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![Longleaf pine branches against a clear blue sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/photo%20of%20boiling%20spring%20wilderness%20conservation%20easement.jpg?width=900&name=photo%20of%20boiling%20spring%20wilderness%20conservation%20easement.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/boiling-spring-wilderness-conservation-win-north-carolina) [Conservation & Development](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/conservation-and-development) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Christine Pickens, February 2026 ### [Why Boiling Spring Wilderness Conservation is a Win for North Carolina](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/boiling-spring-wilderness-conservation-win-north-carolina) If you’ve driven through Brunswick County lately, you’ve seen the rapid hum of progress everywhere because it is the fastest growing county in North Carolina. New rooftops are appearing where there used to be treelines, and the quiet countr... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/boiling-spring-wilderness-conservation-win-north-carolina) [![A small stream running through a leaf covered gully in bare winter woodland.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/dirty%20boots%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.png?width=900&name=dirty%20boots%20conservation%20easement%20north%20carolina.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/dirty-boots-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, January 2026 ### [Dirty Boots II | Conservation Mitigation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/dirty-boots-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 9.7 Project Year 2025 Located in Chatham County North Carolina The Dirty Boots Phase II Mitigation Site is permanently conserved through a recorded conservation easement held by Unique Places to Save, securing long-term protecti... [Read more ![](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hubfs/arrow-right%20copy.png)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/dirty-boots-conservation-mitigation-easement) [![A mown green field meeting a line of bare hardwood trees under an overcast early spring sky.](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/hs-fs/hubfs/Camp%20Cove%202.jpg?width=900&name=Camp%20Cove%202.jpg)](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/camp-creek-conservation-mitigation-easement) [Mitigation Banking](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/tag/mitigation-banking) ‎ ‎ |‎ ‎ Michael Scisco, November 2025 ### [Camp Creek | Conservation Easement](https://uniqueplacestosave.org/news/camp-creek-conservation-mitigation-easement) Total Acres 24.6 Project Year 2025 Located in Durham County NC The permanent conservation of the Camp Creek Mitigation Site will restore and protect stream and wetland functions within the Neuse River Basin, improving ecological integrity a... 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