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Conservation in the Media

How are Land for Tomorrow coalition members making the case for conservation statewide?

Through letters to the editor, opinion pieces, and important news and event media coverage, we ensure our voice is seen and heard in local communities and in Raleigh.

Here are the latest updates from across our network:

Land for Tomorrow Thanks the NCGA For Its Investment in North Carolina’s Conservation Trust Funds

RALEIGH, N.C. — Land for Tomorrow thanks the North Carolina General Assembly for making a strong investment in the Agricultural Development and Farmland Preservation Trust Fund through the 2026 state budget while maintaining stable funding for the N.C. Land and Water Fund and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. The budget strengthens North Carolina’s long-standing […]

Member Profile: Blue Ridge Conservancy

North Carolina’s conservation success depends on strong partnerships, and that is exactly what the Land for Tomorrow coalition makes possible. Blue Ridge Conservancy is helping protect some of northwest North Carolina’s most important lands, from prime farmland and scenic Blue Ridge Parkway views to rare wildlife habitats and expanding trail systems like the Middle Fork […]

Member Profile: Piedmont Land Conservancy

North Carolina is growing fast. Since 2020, more than 709,000 people have moved to North Carolina, making our state one of the top destinations for new residents. As growth continues, continued investment in the conservation trust funds helps ensure that the lands and waters that define North Carolina are not lost to development. Piedmont Land […]

Member Profile: Catawba Lands Conservancy and Carolina Thread Trail

North Carolina’s conservation trust funds are doing more than protecting land, they’re delivering real results for our communities, economy, and way of life. We’re grateful to the North Carolina General Assembly for its continued investment in these proven programs. “Grant funding from the conservation trust funds has enabled us to protect hundreds of acres that […]

Protect Investments, Support Rural Economies, and Preserve North Carolina’s Way of Life

North Carolina’s natural places and working farms are an important part of our way of life. They provide us with clean water and habitat for fish and wildlife. They are also economic engines that drive job creation, tourism, and local business growth. Over 20 million people enjoy our NC State Parks annually. In Western North Carolina […]

Senator Jackson Receives Award as a Land and Water Champion

RALEIGH—The North Carolina Land for Tomorrow Coalition has recognized Senator Brent Jackson as a 2024 North Carolina Land and Water Champion. “Thank you, Senator Brent Jackson, for your unwavering dedication to protecting North Carolina’s working farms and forests,” said Piedmont Land Conservancy Executive Director Kevin Redding, who chairs the Land for Tomorrow Coalition. ”Your work […]