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October 3, 2024
Two of the Conservancy’s founding members passed away this year, leaving behind enduring legacies of conservation and deep commitment to caring for the land. Mary Lou […]
September 4, 2024
What happens to farms when farmers retire? According to the American Farmland Trust, “forty percent of the nation’s agricultural land – 370 million acres – is […]
July 25, 2024
Land for Tomorrow praises the North Carolina’s General Assembly and Governor for passing the NC Farm Act, SB 355, which includes the return of a pivotal […]
July 8, 2024
Hey y’all! My name is Natalie Doerfler, and I was one of the summer interns for the Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) and Carolina Thread Trail (CTT) […]
July 1, 2024
Farmland conservation is one of our mission pillars here at Catawba Lands Conservancy and while it might not be the first thing to come to mind […]
June 15, 2024
Have you ever wondered what motivates people to conserve their land? There are several reasons why someone would enter a conservation easement or even donate their […]
April 3, 2024
Spring weather means more people are getting out in nature…and it means native plants are back in bloom! Here are a few species to keep an […]
April 3, 2024
Danny Myers was a modern day Renaissance man—his life was full of adventure, hard work, and reinvention. Over his 79 years, he had several careers, including […]
April 3, 2024
If you drive through the Biddleville or Greenville neighborhoods of Charlotte, you probably won’t notice the quiet, unassuming little parcels of undeveloped property scattered throughout. These […]
March 1, 2024
In a historic moment that promises to shape the future of environmental conservation in North Carolina, Governor Cooper recently issued Executive Order No. 305, which will […]
December 28, 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
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
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 […]
November 9, 2023
“North Carolina is growing fast, and this funding is absolutely essential to protect land and water for future generations,” said Tim Gestwicki, Chief Executive Officer of […]
October 2, 2023
Over the years, the Conservancy and Thread Trail have been invited to be guests on a number of podcasts to discuss conservation and trails. Check out […]
September 9, 2023
Heidi Nisbett grew up in South Carolina, surrounded by all the incredible natural places we have here in the Carolinas. But it wasn’t until she adopted […]
June 8, 2023
On December 29, 2022, the Charitable Conservation Easement Program Integrity Act (the Act) was signed into law in order to address fraudulent practices around conservation easements. […]
April 3, 2023
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
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 […]
September 28, 2022
The Conservancy has protected three new properties so far in 2022! The 31-acre McCorkle-Howie Conservation Easement is in Union County. The Deal and Freeman-Holcomb Conservation Easements […]
August 1, 2022
For Wayne Mitchem, farming is a way of life and an important aspect of his family’s history. He is part of the fifth generation to maintain […]
July 20, 2022
Nestled along the banks of the Catawba River in Chester County, South Carolina, lies the small town of Great Falls. The tranquil water landscape lends itself […]
July 14, 2022
Our spring newsletter and 2021 Annual Report is here! Click below to view the issue online, or view the pdf version here. Photo by Grant Baldwin.
July 14, 2022
Thank you to North Carolina’s governor and legislators for passing a budget that prioritizes land and water conservation. Funding of $48.4 million to the state’s conservation […]
May 23, 2022
Our state’s conservation needs are not one-and-done. That’s why we and our fellow members of the Land for Tomorrow coalition are working with state leaders to […]
March 7, 2022
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 […]
December 17, 2021
It’s a warm, dry day in October, and about a dozen volunteers and staff for the Conservancy are out in the middle of a brush-covered field, […]
May 25, 2021
The Conservancy and Thread Trail are excited to bring you our newest newsletter, including our 2020 Annual Report. Check out the whole issue below! Photo by […]
May 17, 2021
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 […]