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:
Deep Dive: How State Conservation Funding Helped Protect the South End of Topsail Beach
A $3.17 million investment from the N.C. Land and Water Fund helped make possible a nearly $8 million effort to protect one of the largest remaining undeveloped tracts on a North Carolina barrier island. At the southern tip of Topsail Island, the road ends, and one of North Carolina’s iconic coastal landscapes begins. Known locally […]
Protecting Shocco Creek Depends on Protecting North Carolina’s Conservation Trust Funds
A newly protected 136-acre property in Franklin County shows what North Carolina can accomplish when state legislators invest in conservation. The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission recently added the Washburn-Spears Tract to the Shocco Creek Game Land. The acquisition protects water quality, connects existing conservation lands, safeguards habitat for rare wildlife, and expands public access to […]
NC Conservation Tax Credit: How Landowners Can Save by Protecting Their Land
North Carolina landowners have more time to take advantage of a valuable incentive that can lower their state taxes while permanently protecting their farms, forests, and other natural lands. The Conservation Tax Credit has been extended until 2030, giving more families the opportunity to explore whether it fits their land and financial goals. The North […]
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 […]