Protecting Special Places in Wilkes County

Jackie Kocar understands the importance of wild spaces. That’s why she donated a conservation easement on her 18 acres of undeveloped land in Wilkes County to Blue Ridge Conservancy in 2007. To further her commitment to conservation, in 2019 she purchased and protected 8.87 adjoining acres to act as a buffer for the existing wildlife habitat so that it may remain undisturbed forever.

Guest UserJuly 7, 2020

Blue Ridge Conservancy receives grant from Bank of America to support the construction of the Middle Fork Greenway

The $25,000 grant received from Bank of America is allocated toward the construction of a new section of greenway that will connect Tweetsie Railroad north to Goldmine Branch Park.

Guest UserJune 23, 2020

Blue Ridge Conservancy Awarded $10,000 for Middle Fork Greenway Project

“AppHealthCare is thrilled to continue to support the Middle Fork Greenway and knows that the Middle Fork Greenway project will have lasting health impacts on the citizens of Watauga County and beyond,” says Jennifer Greene, Health Director, AppHealthCare.

Guest UserJune 17, 2020

Great American Outdoors Act Draws Widespread Support from Diverse Groups Across the Nation 850+ National, State and Local Organizations Write Congressional Leaders in Support of GAOA

WASHINGTON – Hundreds of groups representing state and regional tourism, local businesses, veterans groups, engineering and planning firms, conservation organizations, and the outdoor recreation industry are calling for Congress to pass the Great American Outdoors Act (S. 3422). The bill would fully fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) and invest in critical repair needs in national parks and on other public lands.

Guest UserMay 12, 2020