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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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U.S. Congress recently renewed the Enhanced Easement Incentive that enables landowners and family farmers to get a significant federal tax benefit for donating a conservation easement […]
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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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The 2012-13 budget approved by the North Carolina State Legislature included $10.75 million for the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF). It is less […]
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January 30, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 30, 2013
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The Catawba Lands Conservancy’s Pinhook Preserve is a spectacular part of a 1,200 acre area of land conserved by the CLC along a two mile stretch […]
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January 15, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 15, 2013
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Catawba Lands Conservancy concludes 2012 with conservation projects and initiatives that are benefiting the region and engaging local communities Catawba Lands Conservancy ended 2012, its 21st […]
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January 15, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 15, 2013
Catawba Lands Conservancy and the Girl Scouts, Hornets’ Nest Council (Council) are pleased to announce the conservation of more than half of the Council’s Dale Earnhardt […]
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January 11, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 11, 2013
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We’re looking for volunteers to help plant trees on Friday, Feb. 8, 1-4 p.m. within the Little Rock community in Charlotte. Can you help? This tree […]
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January 3, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 3, 2013
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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January 2, 2013
Published by Alesia DiCosola on January 2, 2013
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Happy New Year! Thank you to everyone who participated, supported and donated as part of our year-end giving campaign. We appreciate your gifts and support to help […]
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December 12, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on December 12, 2012
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Please check out the latest CLC Newsletter to learn more about our recent prescribed burn at our Buffalo Creek Preserve, the TreesCharlotte NeighborWoods tree planting effort […]
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December 3, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on December 3, 2012
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Charlotte’s most recognizable asset – its tree canopy – got a big boost on Dec. 1, thanks to many great volunteers who participated in a collaborative tree-planting […]
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November 29, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 29, 2012
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Funding will help complete the trail at our Buffalo Creek Preserve in Cabarrus County. The Carolina Thread Trail Governing Board awarded two implementation grants, totaling $150,369, […]
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November 16, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 16, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy said goodbye this week to its wonderful, hardworking Associate Director RoxAnne Smith – a great champion for local land conservation efforts. Desiring to […]
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November 5, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on November 5, 2012
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The community effort aims to recruit volunteers to help plant trees in several Charlotte communities. Sign up today and volunteer to plant trees around Charlotte. The […]
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October 29, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 29, 2012
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An Event is Planned to Unveil a Unique 100th Mile Marker, Host Nature Hikes and Announce a Facebook Photo Contest The Carolina Thread Trail (The Thread), […]
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October 17, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 17, 2012
Newton was free ‘as a bird’ last night. Spreading his wings, he gracefully flew to a tree within Catawba Lands Conservancy’s Long Creek Conservation Area within […]
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October 9, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on October 9, 2012
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The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) and Catawba Lands Conservancy conducted a safe and successful prescribed burn on Sept 28, 2012, at the Buffalo Creek Preserve […]
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September 28, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 28, 2012
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CLC is working closely with the NCFS to conduct a safe burn The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) and Catawba Lands Conservancy are working together to […]
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September 28, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 28, 2012
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The Mount Holly Farmers Market is holding its fourth annual fundraising event, FarmFest12. Featuring local foods and chefs, popular area bands, games and nature hikes, this year’s […]
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September 26, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 26, 2012
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The Community Foundation of Gaston County recently awarded a $17,500 grant to Catawba Lands Conservancy for the construction of a new kayak/canoe landing dock at the […]
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September 6, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on September 6, 2012
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Area residents can make a significant impact in support of local wildlife and conservation efforts using Facebook Sept. 6-19. The public can help two local nonprofit organizations, the […]
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August 28, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 28, 2012
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After working for 40 years at BB&T Bank, Clegg “Chip” Sell wanted to spend his retirement relaxing and doing the things he’s most passionate about. So […]
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August 13, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 13, 2012
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Catawba Corps, a new affiliate membership group that supports Catawba Lands Conservancy, is seeking sponsorships for its upcoming fundraising event, “Taste for the Land.” “Taste for the Land” will […]
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August 7, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on August 7, 2012
By Daisy Maxey NEW YORK–After suburban sprawl surrounded financial adviser Frank Bragg’s 28-acre family farm south of Charlotte, he moved north to a 312-acre farm and […]
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July 25, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 25, 2012
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PURCHASE TICKETS HERE! Attention golf fans! If you’re planning on attending the 2012 Chiquita Classic, you can buy your tickets today and designate your purchase as […]
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July 24, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 24, 2012
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We write and share so much information electronically online these days: all types of electronic messages…from notes, articles, texts, IMs, photos, and even simple “hellos”…in more […]
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July 20, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 20, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce that we received a $12,037 grant from the Glenn Foundation to fund two new bike/pedestrian bridges along the South Fork Trail. This two-mile […]
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July 11, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 11, 2012
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Thanks to everyone who submitted suggestions and feedback regarding the Spencer Mt. River Access closure. This access launch, which temporarily closed on June 29, is still […]
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July 3, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on July 3, 2012
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Catawba Lands Conservancy is pleased to announce a $30,000 corporate gift from Piedmont Natural Gas. In addition to answering the challenge from Duke Energy, PNG will […]
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June 27, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 27, 2012
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Due to public safety concerns related to unauthorized swimming and maintenance issues, Catawba Lands Conservancy temporarily closed its Spencer Mt. River Access canoe/kayak launch on Friday, […]
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June 27, 2012
Published by Alesia DiCosola on June 27, 2012
The Town of Cramerton will hold another festive event on Goat Island this week where community residents can access and enjoy a new segment of The […]
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