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Permanent Protection for Alcoa lands at Tuckertown
RALEIGH, N.C. (September 13, 2021) – In the Piedmont of North Carolina lies Tuckertown Reservoir, an impoundment of the Yadkin River known for its recreational opportunities and as a vital water resource for North Carolinians. Adjacent to Tuckertown are the N.C....
Fred and Alice Stanback Educational Forest and Nature Preserve to almost double in size
July 26, 2021 In 2011, Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT), then known as The LandTrust for Central North Carolina, was presented with the opportunity to conserve 42 acres of pristine beech and oak-hickory forest tucked in within the small town of Spencer. This hidden gem...
Three Rivers Land Trust conserves 100 acres of farmland in Cumberland County
July 9, 2021 Three Rivers Land Trust is excited to announce the permanent conservation of 100 acres located in Cumberland county. This property, known as Big Creek Bottomlands, is working farm and forestland located approximately ½ mile from the South River. Running...
Three Rivers Land Trust conserves 250 acres of farmland in Davie County
June 24, 2021 Three Rivers Land Trust is excited to announce the permanent conservation of 250 acres of land located in Davie County. The farm, owned by Sam and Blair Howard, is in small grain production. This conservation easement is just the beginning of the legacy...
Three Rivers Land Trust Recognizes Four New Board Members
June 29, 2021 Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT) is honored to announce the addition of four new board members to the TRLT Board of Directors. The new members were added to the board on Friday, June 11 during the regular Board of Directors Meeting. New board members...
Three Rivers Land Trust Expanding Deep River Conservation Efforts
Three Rivers Land Trust is seeking to expand conservation efforts along the Deep River in Northern Moore County. The Deep River has long been a focal area of conservation efforts for Three Rivers Land Trust, having conserved more than 2,000 acres along the river. As a...
Group Holds Event Celebrating Kayaker’s Return to the Water
June 16, 2021 On June 5, 2021, representatives from Three Rivers Land Trust (TRLT), River Daisy Outdoor Company, LLC, Stanly County Sheriff Department, North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC), and TRLT paddle participant Robert “Bob” Hanley returned to...
Three Rivers Land Trust conserves 195 acres of farmland in Randolph County
June 9, 2021 Three Rivers Land Trust is excited to announce the permanent conservation of 195 acres of farmland located in Randolph County. The beef cattle farm is located along NC Scenic Byway Hwy 49 near the community of Farmer. This conservation easement is...
Three Rivers Land Trust conserves 202 acres of farmland in Randolph County
May 25, 2021 Three Rivers Land Trust is excited to announce the permanent conservation of 202 acres of farmland located in Randolph County. The farm, owned by Lloyd and Tami Roberts, is a first-generation, family owned and operated beef cattle farm. When reflecting on...
Three Rivers Land Trust hosts Inaugural Yadkin Thru Paddle
On May 15 - 16, 2021, Three Rivers Land Trust hosted the first Yadkin River Kayak Camping Event. More than 60 people boarded their kayaks and canoes and paddled down the Yadkin River. The group launched in Davie County, camped in Rowan County, and wrapped up the trip...
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.8 * Join us October 9th at 9:30am as we paddle Tuckertown Reservoir.
Three Rivers Land Trust In September 2019, Phase I of the Alcoa Lands Project was completed. Phase I conserved 2,463 acres and 45 miles of shoreline along High Rock Lake. Now with the closure of Phase II Tuckertown, this project has conserved over 4,800 acres and 76 miles of shoreline along the Yadkin-Pee Dee. Tuckertown Reservoir, an impoundment of the Yadkin River, is known for its recreational opportunities and as a vital water resource for North Carolinians.
To celebrate this momentous achievement, the TRLT Paddle Club is hosting our next group paddle event in Tuckertown Reservoir on October 9th, 2021 at 9:30am. We launch from the Bringles Ferry Boating Access Area (3301 Bringle Ferry Road) and Paddle to the Flat Creek Access (450 Wildlife Access Road). This paddle is 3.8 miles and will take the group about two and a half hours to complete.
We encourage paddlers to organize their own shuttles. Limited shuttles will be available, but must be prearranged. Please contact nicky@threeriverslandtrust.org
Have your own Equipment? Already a TRLT Paddle Club Member? Then register below and join us at no cost! We look forward to paddling with you!
Row Co River Adventures will be providing kayak rentals for this event:
Single Kayak Rentals $35
Double Kayak Rentals $50
*All Rentals Include Paddle and PFD*
All Proceeds will be donated to Three Rivers Land Trust and each rental includes a TRLT membership! To book a rental please contact Row Co Directly at rowco@rowcoriveradventures.com
For more information or if you have questions, please email Nicky at nicky@threeriverslandtrust.org Hope to see you there!
Length of paddle: ~4 miles
Difficulty level: Easy