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December 28, 2023

221 Acres Protected in Last Week of 2023

Projects contribute to local agriculture, water protection, wildlife habitat, and historical preservation CHARLOTTE, NC – In the last week of December, Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) worked […]
December 22, 2023

16 Acres in Troutman near Lake Norman State Park Protected

Troutman, N.C. – In early December, landowners Jane and Layton Getsinger donated a conservation easement to Catawba Lands Conservancy to permanently protects the 16-acre fields and […]
November 16, 2023

NEWLY CONSERVED LAND IN DALLAS, NC WILL PROTECT WATER QUALITY, PROVIDE HABITAT FOR RARE NATIVE TREE

Gaston County, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy has just permanently protected 6 acres in Dallas, N.C., increasing protections for two streams which flow into the South […]
April 3, 2023

Carolina Thread Trail awards $634,000 for trail projects to 7 partners

We just announced our newest round of implementation grant awards! All seven of these communities are taking steps forward in the process of expanding trails, and […]
September 28, 2022

Catawba Lands Conservancy awarded $1.1 million in state grants

Projects will provide critical water quality and native species protection Charlotte, N.C. – The Catawba Lands Conservancy has been awarded $1,142,000 in grant funding from the […]
March 7, 2022

GRASSLANDS PROJECT HELPS IMPERILED PLANTS AND WILDLIFE Thrive

Project establishes first protected site in Cabarrus County for endangered sunflower Charlotte, N.C. – Native grasslands that once thrived across the Piedmont are making a comeback […]
May 17, 2021

Celebrate the outdoors at National Trails Day

Mount Holly, N.C. – The Carolina Thread Trail will bring back its annual National Trails Day celebration on Saturday, June 5, 2021 with an increased focus […]
February 22, 2021

Improvements Coming to Spencer Mountain Kayak Launch With Funds from The Gaston Community Foundation

Gaston County, N.C. – A favorite spot for outdoor enthusiasts, the Spencer Mountain River Access Canoe and Kayak Launch in Spencer Mountain, N.C. will soon get […]
November 3, 2020

Catawba Lands Conservancy protects two new properties

Lincolnton, N.C. – A local dairy farm and creamery is now protected from development in perpetuity by the Catawba Lands Conservancy. The project was funded in […]
August 12, 2020

Catawba Lands Conservancy adds 87 acres of protected land along Forney Creek

Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy has just protected 87 acres of land along Forney Creek near the Town of Denver in Lincoln County. The official […]
May 13, 2020

Catawba Lands Conservancy protects 60 acres in Mountain Island Lake watershed

Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy has conserved 60 acres of land adjacent to the Gar Creek Nature Preserve in Mecklenburg County. The official name of […]
February 10, 2020

Catawba Lands Conservancy protects 27 acres on historic Bradford Farm

Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy recently worked with Grier and Kim Bradford to protect 26.58 acres of their historic family farm in Huntersville through a […]
May 2, 2019

Stakeholder Notification/Public Notice: Catawba Lands Conservancy Seeks Reaccreditation

The land trust accreditation program recognizes land conservation organizations that meet national quality standards for protecting important natural places and working lands forever. Catawba Lands Conservancy […]
July 12, 2018

Catawba Lands Conservancy and U.S. National Whitewater Center Partner to Protect 193 Acres in Northwest Charlotte

Conservation project a win for water quality and local trails  Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and the U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) have partnered […]
July 27, 2017

City of Charlotte Collaboration Protects 131 Acres of Land

3 new conservation projects part of innovative collaboration to preserve tree canopy In July, we worked with the City of Charlotte’s Tree Canopy Preservation Program (TCPP) […]
January 4, 2017

Union County Conserved Land Protects Water Quality, Imperiled Species

CLC and James Family conserve 31 acres along Waxhaw Creek Charlotte, N.C. – In the last week of December, Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) worked with landowners […]
June 20, 2016

68 Acres Saved in Mecklenburg and Lincoln Counties

Charlotte conserved land part of tree canopy initiative Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) has permanently protected 46 acres along Gum Branch Creek, a tributary […]
May 12, 2016

Catawba Lands Conservancy Awarded a 2016 Women’s Impact Fund Grant

Catawba Lands Conservancy Awarded a 2016 Women’s Impact Fund Grant Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) received a $74,000 grant from the Women’s Impact Fund […]
April 28, 2016

June 4: Community Bash for National Trails Day and Land Trust Day in McAdenville

It’s two times the celebration! Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Carolina Thread Trail is throwing a community bash in honor of  National Trails Day and Land Trust Day! […]
February 29, 2016

Buffalo Creek Prescribed Burn Will Restore Rare Piedmont Savanna

Prescribed Burn Conducted Monday as Part of Piedmont Oak Savanna Habitat Restoration CLC and the NCFS worked closely to conduct a safe burn that will help […]
January 8, 2016

34 Acres Conserved in Stanly County along Rocky River

New acquisition protects water quality, wildlife habitat and will provide public access for paddling Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy has permanently protected 34 acres of forest […]
December 21, 2015
Photo: McCoy Farm by Debbie Warren

Victory: Congress Votes to Make Permanent the Tax Incentive for Conservation Easement Donations

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE December 21, 2015 Federal Conservation Legislation Congress Passed Will Benefit Local Land Protection Efforts CHARLOTTE, NC (Dec. 21, 2015) – Catawba Lands Conservancy is […]
October 19, 2015
Photo: Buffalo Creek Preserve by Nancy Pierce

Upcoming Prescribed Burn at Buffalo Creek Preserve

Prescribed Burn May Happen Today as Part of Piedmont Oak Savanna Habitat Restoration CLC will work closely with the NCFS to conduct a safe burn  The […]
September 29, 2015

Plant Milkweed at our Oct. 12 Volunteer Workday and Help Save the Monarch Butterfly

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Sept. 29. 2015 Plant Milkweed and Help Save Monarchs Oct. 12 at Buffalo Creek Preserve in Mt. Pleasant, NC Planting is part of […]
July 6, 2015

Rowan County Joins Carolina Thread Trail, Final County to Adopt Trail Master Plan

County Commissioners Vote 3-2 in Favor of Joining Regional Trail Network   Salisbury, N.C. – The Rowan County Board of Commissioners voted today to officially join […]
May 18, 2015

70-Acre Lincoln County Family Farm Protected

  Lincoln County Family Farm Permanently Protected by Catawba Lands Conservancy Iron Station Farmers Donates 70 Acres for Conservation Charlotte, N.C. – A 70-acre family farm […]
February 5, 2015

CLC Named Beneficiary of Feb. 19 Southern Spring Show Preview Celebration

Feb. 19 event “Gardens & Green Space” brings together unprecedented corporate support for local land conservation CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) is pleased to […]
October 3, 2014

CLC Awarded $50k from Duke Energy to Protect Waxhaw Creek

Seed grant will protect water quality and endangered wildlife in Waxhaw Creek watershed  CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) announced a $50,000 investment from Duke […]
August 25, 2014

Conservancy Earns National Recognition, Renewed Accreditation

  Catawba Lands Conservancy Earns Continued National Recognition Renewed Accreditation Awarded by the Land Trust Accreditation Commission   CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy has achieved […]
January 3, 2013

“Clean Water fund faces tenuous finances” – Article from the Charlotte Observer

Here’s a great article, “Clean Water fund faces tenuous finances,” from the Charlotte Observer’s Bruce Henderson on budget concerns regarding the N.C. Clean Water Management Trust […]
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