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North Carolina's Natural Heritage Program Unveils Comprehensive Classification of the State's Natural Communities

North Carolina's Natural Heritage Program proudly announces the completion of the "Classification of the Natural Communities of North Carolina," a comprehensive guidebook that serves as a definitive resource for ecologists, researchers, and conservationists.

State of NC to Help Fund Canton Accessible Playground

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) announced today that it is partnering with the Town of Canton on the downtown Canton Recreation Park.

Bentonville Battlefield Set To Open New Mile of Mountains-to-Sea Trail

Hikers soon will be able to enjoy a new stretch of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail in Johnston County.

2023 Grant Cycle Orientation for Trustees

This meeting will just be for the purpose of sharing the 2023 Grant Cycle materials with trustees in preparation for the upcoming funding meeting in September. There will not be individual project review or funding decisions made at this meeting. This meeting will be held via teleconference and will have a physical location on the 4th of the Nature Research Center located at 121 W Jones St, Raleigh NC in room 4508. If any member of the public would like to join the meeting via MS Teams or in person, please contact Terri Murray at teresa.murray@dncr.nc.gov or 919-707-9400 in advance for links or directions.

State Signs Agreements with Weyerhaeuser to Preserve Natural Areas in Eastern N.C.

State officials have signed an agreement with Weyerhaeuser that protects more than 1,600 acres of environmentally rich land across eastern North Carolina. The properties will be added to the N.C. Registry of Natural Heritage Areas.

Vonda Martin Named Division of Parks and Recreation Grants and Outreach Manager

RALEIGH, N.C. — Vonda Martin is the new division of parks and recreation grants and outreach manager, the division announced Friday. Martin succeeds Chris Schmidt, who has served as interim grants and outreach manager since 2018.

N.C. Land and Water Fund Awards $60.4 Million to Protect Natural Areas, Waterways, Historic Sites and Military Buffers

The North Carolina Land and Water Fund awarded grants in September and December totaling $60.4 million, providing funds for 83 projects that will protect North Carolina’s land and water from the mountains to the coast, Governor Roy Cooper announced today.

Will Summer Named Director of the N.C. Division of Land and Water Stewardship and Executive Director of the N.C. Land and Water Fund

The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources announced today that Will Summer has been named as the next director of the N.C. Division of Land and Water Stewardship and Executive Director of the N.C. Land and Water Fund (NCLWF).