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 […]
Big Win for Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
North Carolina’s Land and Water Fund is helping protect one of the most important coastal landscapes in our state. This is a significant milestone for eastern North Carolina and a clear example of how strategic funding and strong partnerships deliver lasting results for our state. Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and North Carolina Coastal Federation […]
2026 Budget Priorities
North Carolina’s natural places and working farms are an important part of our state’s infrastructure and way of life. These natural places provide clean water, protect wildlife habitat, support agriculture, and power outdoor recreation economies across our communities. Across the state, investments from the N.C. Land and Water Fund, Parks and Recreation Trust Fund, and […]
Strengthening Flood Resilience in Henderson County
North Carolina’s Land and Water Fund [https://nclwf.nc.gov/] is helping strengthen flood resilience in Henderson County. Natural floodplain restoration projects along the French Broad River are already making a difference for nearby communities. During Hurricane Helene, projects led by Conserving Carolina [https://conservingcarolina.org/] helped hold an estimated 1.25 billion gallons of floodwater across restored floodplains at Pleasant Grove, Mouth of […]
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 […]
Representative Wray Receives Award as a Land and Water Champion
ROANOKE RAPIDS —The North Carolina Land for Tomorrow Coalition has recognized Representative Michael Wray as a 2024 North Carolina Land and Water Champion. “Thank you, Representative Wray, for your leadership on conservation issues in our state,” said Piedmont Land Conservancy Executive Director Kevin Redding, who chairs the Land for Tomorrow Coalition. Representative Wray played a […]
Representative Ross Receives Award as a Land and Water Champion
BURLINGTON —The North Carolina Land for Tomorrow Coalition has recognized Representative Steve Ross as a 2024 North Carolina Land and Water Champion. “Thank you, Representative Ross, for your years of service protecting the natural beauty of North Carolina,” said Piedmont Land Conservancy Executive Director Kevin Redding, who chairs the Land for Tomorrow Coalition. Representative Ross […]
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 […]
Unanimous Support for the NC Farm Act Benefits Working Farms, Forests, and Trails
Land for Tomorrow praises the North Carolina’s General Assembly and Governor for passing the NC Farm Act, SB 355, which includes the return of a pivotal tax credit for land conservation. The Farm Act passed unanimously 104-0 in the House and 40-0 in the Senate. Senator Brent Jackson (R-Sampson) was a critical leader in the […]