The North American Wetlands Conservation Act (NAWCA) awarded funding to Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) for a 220-acre wetland conservation easement in Robeson County—one of only 22 projects selected nationwide and the sole recipient in North Carolina.
Located along Big Swamp in the Lumber River basin, this biodiverse site includes 4.3 miles of stream frontage and borders 2,200 acres of protected land.
“This funding will greatly benefit water quality and wildlife habitat,” said Emily Callicutt, TRLT’s Director of Conservation.
For more information, contact emily@trlt.org or 704-647-0302.
Uwharrie Archery Challenge | Photo Collection Thanks to all the awesome archers who showed up, stepped up, and went BIG at the first ever Uwharrie Archery Challenge. This rough and rugged outdoor archery adventure was such a smash hit that it’s coming back next year. We’re going even bigger in 2026 – 2 courses, 20-25 […]
This Valentine’s Day, TRLT’s land management team is adding a little spice to the forest with prescribed fire! By carefully thinning dense loblolly pines, the fire promotes healthy longleaf pine growth and enhances plant diversity. The result? Thriving wildlife habitats, including improved cover and nutrition for wild turkeys.
Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) has received a $25,000 grant from SC Johnson to support farmland conservation in North Carolina’s Piedmont and Sandhills regions. This is the third consecutive year of funding from SC Johnson, highlighting the company’s commitment to local communities. The grant will help conserve prime agricultural land across 15 counties.
In tribute to Dr. Douglass Everhart, Three Rivers Land Trust announces the conservation of his 120-acre farm in Davidson County. Urban development threatens family farms, but his planning ensures Wendy Hill Farm remains untouched for future generations.
Thanks to generous conservation easement donations from landowners, hundreds of acres of productive farmland and large contiguous blocks of forest that are vital to wildlife are now conserved forever.
Thanks to a generous donation from a landowner in Iredell County, TRLT has conserved 25 acres near Lake Norman. The Lake Norman area is one of the most rabidly developing areas in not only Iredell County but the whole United States. This historic property will now be protected for generations to enjoy into the future.
Fort Liberty has partnered with the TRLT to conserve key land parcels. 407 acres in Hoke County were permanently protected, ensuring that training can continue uninterrupted and without future development impact. “Ensuring soldiers have every training advantage is in everyone’s best interest,” says TRLT’s Travis Morehead.
Looking for a homemade sweet potato pie recipe that’s undeniably unique and sure to stand out in a crowd? This delightfully different dessert is made with tasty purple sweet potatoes, putting a colorful new spin on a classic sweet potato pie recipe.
A Toast to Clean Waters and Local Conservation! It’s Turkey Lurkey Time here at the TRLT office, and we’re kicking off the holiday season with a festive twist: the TRLT Tropical Turkey holiday cocktail! This sweet, tropical, bubbly cocktail is the perfect way to make your North Carolina Thanksgiving a little more lively. This surprising […]
