Environment Nonprofits in North Carolina

MISSION:

THE PURPOSE OF TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY IS TO CONSERVE LAND FOR OPEN SPACE, [CONT. ON SCHED. O], CLEAN WATER, NATURAL HABITAT, AGRICULTURAL USES, OUTDOOR RECREATION, AND SCENIC VIEWS IN CHATHAM, DURHAM, JOHNSTON, LEE, ORANGE, AND WAKE COUNTIES IN NORTH CAROLINA, INCLUDING PURCHASED AND DONATED LAND AND CONSERVATION EASEMENTS. CONSERVATION LAND HELD BY TRIANGLE LAND CONSERVANCY IS MANAGED TO PROTECT ITS NATURAL RESOURCES AND IS OFTEN AVAILABLE FOR SCIENTIFIC AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES.

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TO CONSERVE THE UNIQUE PLANT AND ANIMAL HABITAT, CLEAN WATER, FARMLAND, SCENIC BEAUTY, AND PLACES FOR ALL PEOPLE TO ENJOY OUTDOOR RECREATION IN THE MOUNTAINS OF NORTH CAROLINA AND TENNESSEE, ENDURING FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS.

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THE ORGANIZATION'S PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE IS ACQUIRING AND PROTECTING LANDS OF REGIONAL AND NATIONAL CONSERVATION AND/OR HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE IN THE COASTAL PLAIN OF NORTH CAROLINA.

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AS A NATIONALLY ACCREDITED LAND TRUST, WE CONSERVE AND MANAGE LAND FOR PUBLIC BENEFIT IN NORTH CAROLINAS SOUTHERN PIEDMONT. WE HAVE CONSERVED 235 PROPERTIES, TOTALING 17,786 ACRES OF LAND. WE ALSO FACILITATE THE CREATION OF 1600 MILE NETWORK OF GREENWAYS, TRAILS AND BLUEWAYS.

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TO PROVIDE PEOPLE AND GROUPS WITH THE ASSISTANCE NEEDED TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THE STEWARDSHIP OF NORTH CAROLINA'S COASTAL WATER QUALITY AND NATURAL RESOURCES.

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TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND INSPIRE APPRECIATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD.

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A REGIONAL LAND TRUST DEDICATED TO PRESERVING AND PROTECTING IMPORTANT NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE FOOTHILLS REGION.

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PROTECT AND CONSERVE LAND, NATURAL AREAS, RURAL LANDSCAPES, FAMILY FARMS AND HISTORIC PLACES WITHIN NORTH CAROLINA'S HEARTLAND

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GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN STEWARDSHIP FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO INSPIRE CONSERVATION OF THE NATURAL WORLD BY HELPING GUESTS EXPLORE, UNDERSTAND AND VALUE THE WONDERS OF GRANDFATHER MOUNTAIN.

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THE MISSION OF HIGHLANDS-CASHIERS LAND TRUST, INC. (HCLT) IS TO IDENTIFY AND PRESERVE PLACES OF EXCEPTIONAL NATURAL BEAUTY, VALUABLE NATURAL RESOURCE, AND THREATENED WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGH APPROPRIATE CONSERVATION MEASURES AND TO PROTECT VALUABLE LAND RESOURCES FOR ALL GENERATIONS.

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TO SUSTAIN NORTH CAROLINA'S FOOD AND FIBER SUPPLY - FROM THE APPLACHIANS TO THE OUTER BANKS - THROUGH THE CONSERVATION OF OUR WORKING FARMS AND FORESTS

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The goal of this organization is to provide informal classes which acquaint participants with particular aspects of their environment and increase their understanding of and appreciation for ecological balance.

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TAR RIVER LAND CONSERVANCY PRESERVES THE NATURAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES OF THE TAR RIVER BASIN AND SURROUNDING AREAS BY WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS, PUBLIC AGENCIES AND OTHERS TO PROTECT RURAL LAND, RIPARIAN CORRIDORS AND ENSURE CLEAN WATER.

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PIEDMONT LAND CONSERVANCY PROTECTS OUR REGION'S NATURAL LANDS, FAMILY FARMS AND WATERS FOR THE BENEFIT OF ALL LIVING THINGS THROUGH LAND PROTECTION, STEWARDSHIP OF CONSERVED SPACES, AND CONNECTING PEOPLE WITH NATURE. WE ENVISION A HEALTHY, THRIVING REGION WITH ABUNDANT CLEAN WATERS, PRODUCTIVE FARMLAND, AND SUSTAINABLE WILDLIFE HABITAT, ENABLED BY A NETWORK OF PERMANENTLY PROTECTED LANDS.PLC WORKS WITH WILLING LANDOWNERS TO PERMANENTLY PROTECT IMPORTANT LAND RESOURCES THROUGH CONSERVATION AGREEMENTS, ACQUISITION OF PRIORITY CONSERVATION LANDS, AND STEWARDSHIP OF PREVIOUSLY PROTECTED LANDS. THESE STRATEGIES HELP PRESERVE FAMILY FARMS, MAINTAIN CLEAN WATERS, PROTECT SPECIAL NATURAL AREAS, AND ENHANCE PUBLICLY ACCESSIBLE LANDS. PLC CONNECTS PEOPLE TO NATURE THROUGH EDUCATION, OUTINGS, AND TRAIL ACCESS TO PROTECTED PROPERTIES AND NATURE PRESERVES.

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The goal of this organization is to preserve and protect endangered land resources from indiscriminate development, destruction or decay and which manage the utilization of renewable and nonrenewable resources to ensure ongoing availability. Included are conservation of the nations forests, rangeland, vegetation, deserts, wild and scenic rivers and other wilderness areas and open land spaces; and reestablishment of areas that have been devastated by destructive activities such as strip mining or other destructive activities.

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PROVIDER OF SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH TO THE FOREST PRODUCTS INDUSTRY TO ACHIEVE ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS.

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LOCATED IN THE HEART OF THE SOUTHERN BLUE RIDGE, THE MISSION OF MAINSPRING CONSERVATION TRUST IS TO CONSERVE THE WATERS, FORESTS, FARMS AND HERITAGE OF THE UPPER LITTLE TENNESSEE AND HIWASSEE RIVER VALLEYS.

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TO ADVANCE SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS THAT ENABLE INNOVATION IN SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT PRACTICES.

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THE FOREST HISTORY SOCIETY PRESERVES OUR FOREST HERITAGE. IT AIMS TO IMPROVE NATURAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT AND HUMAN WELFARE BY BRINGING A HISTORICAL CONTEXT TO ENVIRONMENTAL DECISION-MAKING. THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSES INCLUDE: TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND DISSEMINATE THE HISTORY OF NORTH AMERICAN FORESTS AND ALL FOREST-RELATED ACTIVITIES; TO ENCOURAGE AND AID THE ESTABLISHMENT OF INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, COMPANY, AND INSTITUTIONAL COLLECTIONS AND TO MAKE THAT INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO STUDENTS AND SCHOLARS; TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND WRITING AND PUBLISH ON THE HISTORY OF THE RELATIONSHIP OF FORESTS AND PEOPLE OVER TIME; AND TO PROVIDE FOR THE EDUCATION OF ALL AGE GROUPS RELATED TO THE LESSONS OF FOREST AND CONSERVATION HISTORY.

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CTNC CONSERVES LAND IN WAYS THAT INSPIRE AND ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD RESILIENT, JUST COMMUNITIES. WE CARRY OUT OUR MISSION IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE. OUR GOAL IS TO LESSEN THE IMPACTS OF A CHANGING CLIMATE AND ENSURE CONSERVATION BENEFITS EVERYONE BY BEING MORE INCLUSIVE AND EQUITABLE. CTNC'S MISSION GROWS OUT OF OUR EXPERTISE IN LAND CONSERVATION, OUR SKILL IN BRINGING NEW PEOPLE TO CONSERVATION, AND OUR EXPANDING NETWORK OF PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES. BROUGHT TOGETHER, THESE CAPABILITIES DIRECT US NOW TO CONSERVE LAND IN WAYS THAT INSPIRE AND ENABLE PEOPLE TO BUILD RESILIENT, JUST COMMUNITIES. THE COMPLEX CHALLENGES FACING CONSERVATION IN NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRE CHANGES TO THE WAYS WE HAVE TRADITIONALLY WORKED. CARING FOR AND PROTECTING THE NATURAL HERITAGE OF OUR STATE REMAINS A CORE FUNCTION OF CTNC. WE WILL CONTINUE AND BUILD ON OUR LAND PROTECTION EFFORTS FOR WILDLIFE, SCENIC VISTAS, AND ECOLOGICAL HEALTH.