Blue Ridge Conservancy was recently awarded $453,800 from the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation’s Complete the Trails program for the Northern Peaks State Trail in Ashe County. The grant awards help to fund the purchase of over 68 acres on Mount Jefferson that will be added to Mount Jefferson State Natural Area.
Read MoreProtecting the natural and cultural heritage of Valle Crucis and the Watauga River valley is a top priority for Blue Ridge Conservancy, which recently partnered with the Holy Cross Churchand Episcopal Diocese of Western NC to add 6.6 acres to the state-designated “Valle Crucis Historic District.”
Read MoreBlue Ridge Conservancy is seeking a motivated individual to fill its Land Protection and Stewardship Fellow position. The full time position will assist the Conservation Department with land protection projects and land stewardship. This position is part of the Wyss Fellows Program which provides a two year fellowship opportunity for individuals who have the passion and potential to become future leaders in the conservation field
Read MoreBlue Ridge Conservancy recently protected 133 acres of mountain top land in Ashe County, located between existing BRC conservation lands at Pond Mountain and Three Top Mountain. The property, known as “Ottaray,” includes the summit of Dove’s Knob at an elevation of 4,220 feet, and the headwaters of Mill Creek.
Ottaray boasts significant scenic benefit to the citizens of Ashe County, features diverse and varied habitat for multiple wildlife species, and high conservation values for water quality and agricultural use.
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