The Hidden World Of Rivers
While viewed from land, our local rivers appear to be just shades of brown. But below the surface is a teem of colors, across all the spectrum.
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Restoring A Lost Floodplain
A new restoration project in Etowah brings back streams, wetlands, forests, meadows, and a backwater slough beside the French Broad River, with plans for trails.
From Gun Range to Conservation Land
76 acres of new public land were just added to the Green River Game Lands! And there’s more. Neighbors who started by fighting a gun range are now working together to protect 300 acres.
More of Mud Creek
There’s already been a transformation at Mud Creek, and it’s going to keep getting better with a new addition that will allow public access and a bog restoration.
Restoring the French Broad River: A Story Map
See the big picture of how the restoration projects you support are making a difference for the French Broad River. Check out this interactive storymap to see muskie sloughs, restored wetlands, riverside habitat, and much more.
The Blueway Plan for the French Broad River
You may have heard of greenways before, but have you heard of a blueway? Similar to a greenway, a blueway focuses on protecting a natural...
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Nearly 700 Acres of Brevard Watershed Protected
Nearly 700 acres of pristine forest land in the watershed that provides the City of Brevard’s water supply is now protected forever.
Two Mountain Bog Properties Protected
Two newly protected mountain bog properties, in Henderson and Transylvania, could be added to the Mountain Bogs National Wildlife Refuge.
Wildflower Preserve Protected Near Pearson’s Falls
Land near Pearson’s Falls in Saluda with beautiful spring wildflowers is now the Pearson Wildflower Preserve, named in honor of the late Mildred Pearson who loved her forest and wanted to see it protected forever.