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June 5, 2017
Check out the online version of our 2016 Annual Report and Spring newsletter! Stories include: A behind-the-scenes peek at our stewardship program A recap of 2016 […]
June 5, 2017
We worked with the City of Charlotte and landowners Tracy and Chris Smawley to permanently protect 24 acres of forestland that will expand CLC’s first protected property […]
January 12, 2017
Catawba Springs Preserve, a 136-acre preserve that is a part of the Forney Creek Conservation Area in Lincoln County, safeguards both water quality and wildlife habitat. Two […]
January 11, 2017
Check out the online version of our Fall/Winter newsletter! The 25th anniversary edition features: CLC’s history and major milestones A look at our new logo and […]
January 4, 2017
Looking back on 2016 – Catawba Lands Conservancy’s 25th anniversary year – I’m incredibly proud of what we accomplished with your support! We opened 8 segments […]
January 4, 2017
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 […]
December 13, 2016
Remember middle school science class? That’s when we learned about forest succession – the process by which forests are created from nothing and grow to be […]
December 13, 2016
Thank you to everyone who gave during this year’s #GivingTuesdayCLT campaign! With your help, CLC raised over $65,000 that will go towards saving land and connecting […]
June 20, 2016
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 Charlotte, N.C. – Catawba Lands Conservancy (CLC) received a $74,000 grant from the Women’s Impact Fund […]
April 28, 2016
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
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
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 23, 2015
This was a year of wins for both conservation and trails! In 2015, CLC passed the 15,000-acre mark in terms of local lands protected, and as […]
December 21, 2015
Display your LOVE for nature! Use these images of the places you’ve helped us protect to display your love for our local lands and […]
December 21, 2015
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 […]
December 7, 2015
We are excited to announce that YOU helped us raise more than $67,000 during #GivingTuesdayCLT. Thank you for helping us save land and connect lives to […]
November 23, 2015
CLC aims to help the regal butterfly bounce back from severe decline The monarch butterfly is in trouble. And that means our ecosystem is in trouble. […]
November 9, 2015
Donations Made to CLC Nov. 10-Dec. 1 Matched by SHARE Charlotte Catawba Lands Conservancy is participating in SHARE Charlotte’s #GivingTuesdayCLT, a local initiative to raise funds for […]
October 28, 2015
Grand Opening Forney Creek Trail and Bridge at Sally’s Y Thursday, Nov. 5 | Noon 1601 Forney Creek Parkway Denver, NC — Join the Carolina Thread […]
October 19, 2015
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
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 […]