upper rocky conservation mitigation lake cornelius charlotte nc

Upper Rocky Mitigation Bank

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Total Acres

44

Project Year

2020

 
Located near Charlotte NC

conserve-restore-habitat-access-badgeThe Upper Rocky restoration project restored and enhanced over 16 acres of wetlands and 8,000 linear feet of stream in an area experiencing increased suburban development pressure.

The project is an asset to the local community as flood control, water quality enhancement and native habitat. In addition to the environmental benefits, a public trail owned and maintained by the Town of Cornelius is adjacent to the conservation property offering outdoor recreation opportunities for the public and residents alike.

 

Mitigation Partner

water land solutions

Our Role

Conservation Easement Grantee

Mitigation Type

Stream & Wetland Restoration & Enhancement

 

About the Authormichael scisco

Michael brings nearly 20 years of experience to his role as Conservation Director 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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