What Are We Up to This Summer?

The CC Development Team shares how they are enjoying their summer outside and how YOU are making that possible.

Do Appreciate (Water)Falls… and DAFs!

Like a waterfall that keeps flowing season after season, DAFs provide a steady stream of support that allows us to protect land, restore habitats, and create places where people can connect with the natural world.

A Second Blow to Rivers, After Helene

Conserving Carolina has been advocating for our rivers in the aftermath of Helene, working toward a approach to debris removal that respects wildlife and water quality.

Endangered and Threatened Freshwater Mussels Impacted By Post-Helene Debris Removal

By Hans Lohmeyer, Stewardship Coordinator Freshwater mussel shells found in a survey of the Little River. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, populations of two...

The Power of Small Things

In a world that often feels overwhelming, small acts—like picking up litter on a daily walk—can quietly build into real change. Monthly giving to Conserving Carolina works the same way, turning steady support into lasting impact for the lands and communities you love.

A Symphony of Spring: The Beauty of Ephemerals and the Power of Diverse Giving

Read Jenn’s Spring reflection and discover how your gift can grow for nature.

Debris Removal Threatens Endangered Species

Debris removal after Hurricane Helene is causing an ecological crisis in our rivers, including impacts to endangered mussels and hellbenders salamanders.

New Adventures, New Moments: Bird Walk at the Deerwoode Reserve / Nuevas Aventuras, Nuevos Momentos: un Paseo de aves en la reserve Deerwoode

Join us for a walk at the Deerwoode Reserve to look for birds and appreciate nature among community.
Únase a nosotros para una caminata en la Reserva Deerwoode para buscar aves y apreciar la naturaleza en comunidad.

Two Dumpster Loads And a Trailer of Debris

Conserving Carolina and MountainTrue partnered with volunteers for a successful river cleanup on the French Broad. Learn how this event improved public access and protected this vital waterway.