Upper Rocky Conservation Mitigation Easement

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Total Acres

41.69

Project Year

2020

 
Located in the Yadkin Pee Dee River Basin of Mecklenburg County NC

conserve restore habitat badgeIn the bustling, urban area of Lake Norman, NC, the Upper Rocky Conservation Mitigation Easement is a unique and wonderful opportunity for conservation and ecological uplift. The Easement Property has been significantly degraded by surrounding development activities.

With full restoration, the streams within the Easement Property will be better protected and better equipped to withstand the impacts of off site development. Upper Rocky will provide acres of intact habitat and connectivity to other forested areas, supporting wildlife populations and biodiversity within the urban area.

 

Mitigation Partner

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Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream Restoration & Enhancement

 

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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