Collaboration Between Highlands: Reflections from the NC Forever Board Retreat at Grandfather Mountain

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Though writing more than 200 years ago about a highland peak an ocean away, MacIntyre could have been writing about Grandfather Mountain, the North Carolina highland peak draped in its own “flawless green raiment.” It was atop that iconic mountain where members of NC Forever, the United Kingdom’s Embassy and Consulate Staff, and Brooks Pierce gathered to discuss the intersection of economic development and conservation.

It was a day spent discussing big problems, big problems that everyone in the room acknowledged could only be solved through collaboration and partnership

North Carolina Forever releases new RTI study on importance of land and water conservation and conservation funding in NC

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(Raleigh, NC) North Carolina Forever, a consensus-based non-profit organization whose mission is to advocate for state funds and related policies needed to conserve and protect North Carolina’s lands and waters, has released an updated “Land and Water Conservation Highlights” report.  Building on a report issued in 2018, this 2023 update highlights the importance and urgency…

Watch the full NC Forever Budget Briefing

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On November 1, NC Forever held a virtual Budget Briefing on North Carolina conservation funding. The presentation featured NC Forever Chair and NC Recreation and Parks Association Executive Director Michelle Wells, NC Budget Director Kristin Walker, NC Department of Environment Secretary Elizabeth Biser, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources Secretary D. Reid Wilson, and NC…

NC Forever holds board retreat

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The NC Forever board of directors held a weekend board retreat at Pine Island Audubon Sanctuary Lodge in Corolla, NC on the Outer Banks. The weekend consisted of varoius activities like visiting the Currituck Maritime Museum which includes “historic boats, artifacts, and other displays that will tell the stories of local businesses and citizens who…

Oysters!

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North Carolina Forever and several special guests held a webinar on December 14 titled “Oysters!” Oysters are a “keystone” species in North Carolina providing tremendous ecological, economic and social benefits. In this webinar we heard from several North Carolina oyster experts: Erin Fleckenstein, Coastal Scientist and Regional Office Manager, North Carolina Coastal Federation, speaking on…

RX: Nature – October Education Series Webinar

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North Carolina Forever hosted its third in a series of educational webinars about issues facing our state’s lands and waters on October 20th from 2-3PM. The webinar, moderated by NC Forever Co-Chair and North Carolina Recreation and Parks Association Executive Director Michelle Wells was titled “Rx: Nature” and focused on the connection between nature and…