Press Releases
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June 03, 2008: Guided Hike to Bat Cave Preserve this Summer
Guided hikes to Bat Cave preserve on Wednesdays and Saturdays from June through August
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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December 18, 2007: Public-private partnerships adds land to Nature Conservancy’s Bluff Mountain Preserve
The Nature Conservancy and Unique Places LLC, announce the addition of 59 acres to the Conservancy’s Bluff Mountain Preserve, one of the most ecologically significant areas in the southeast.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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November 30, 2007: Adopt an Acre and Rescue the Reef -- Green Giving Ideas
New “Adopt an Acre” and “Rescue the Reef” Program Offer Meaningful Ways to Give a World of Good this Holiday Season
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Laura Smith
laura_smith@tnc.org |
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November 15, 2007: Nature Conservancy Protects Crucial Tract in Hickory Nut Gorge
45 Acres Will Add Spectacular Valley Views to New State Park
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Maria Sadowski
msadowski@tnc.org |
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November 15, 2007: Nature Conservancy Protects 122 acres in Sandhills
Six tracts near Calloway Forest and Fort Bragg will buffer base, increase red-cockaded woodpecker habitat
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Maria Sadowski, Laura Smith
msadowski@tnc.org, laura_smith@tnc.org |
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November 14, 2007: Saturn Donates 2008 Vue Green Line Hybrid to The Nature Conservancy
The North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy accepted a brand-new, 2008 Saturn Vue Green Line hybrid crossover SUV at the Charlotte International Auto Show.
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Kyle Johnson
313.665.1113
Kyle Johnson
or Mike Morrisey
Saturn Communications
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October 19, 2007: Nature Conservancy Welcomes Lieberman-Warner Bill on Climate Change, Recognizes Impacts in NC
Katherine D. Skinner, Executive Director of The Nature Conservancy in North Carolina, issued a statement today about the Lieberman and Warner Bill and climate change impacts in North Carolina.
“We commend Senators Lieberman and Warner and co-sponsor Dole for their leadership on this critical issue, the most important environmental concern of our time.
America’s Climate Security Act is a strong starting point for climate action in the Senate.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 03, 2007: Nature Conservancy Protects Great Climbing Tract in Hickory Nut
Nature Conservancy acquisition of tract in Hickory Nut Gorge assures public access to one of best climbing locations in Southeast United States
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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July 02, 2007: Nature Conservancy Transfers 30,309 acres to state of North Carolina
The Nature Conservancy today announced the sale of 30,309 acres to the state of North Carolina. The properties went to two state agencies: the NC Wildlife Resources Commission and the Division of Parks and Recreation.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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April 30, 2007: North Carolina Gardeners Can Help Fight Invasive Species
The Nature Conservancy, which protects land and water for native plants and animals, recommends that gardeners avoid known invasive plants at all costs.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org
rsharma@tnc.org |
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April 09, 2007: IPCC Report--Conservancy to Help NC Coast Adapt to Climate Changes
The Nature Conservancy highlighted the latest findings of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and explained how those findings influence on-the-ground conservation efforts in the state—-particularly along vulnerable coastal areas in NC.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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March 30, 2007: Duke Energy Donates $80,000 to The Nature Conservancy--Shareholders Pick Paperless Option
Duke Energy made an $80,000 donation to The Nature Conservancy on behalf of 80,000 shareholders who chose electronic delivery of their 2006 Summary Annual Report.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org
Mark Craft, Duke Energy
513.419.5943
mark.craft@duke-energy.com |
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March 08, 2007: The Nature Conservancy Hires New Southern Blue Ridge Project Director
The Nature Conservancy has hired David Ray as the new Southern Blue Ridge Project Director in its Saluda, NC office.
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Mary Tresca Hoefer or Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
mhoefer@tnc.org msadowski@tnc.org |
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February 16, 2007: Nature Conservancy's Director Named Conservationist of the Year
Katherine Skinner receives award in recognition of her 20 years of conservation action in North Carolina.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 27, 2006: What creeps and crawls in North Carolina?
What creeps and crawls in North Carolina? Depending on where you live, it could be a plant that eats animals, a snake that swims or a spider that builds webs shaped like lampshades.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 16, 2006: Profile Trail at Grandfather Mountain Permanently Protected
One of the most recognized trails and surrounding lands at North Carolina’s iconic Grandfather Mountain has benefited from recent conservation efforts, thanks to The Nature Conservancy and the state’s Clean Water Management Trust Fund.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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September 26, 2006: Nature Conservancy Completes Purchase of 76,500 Acres in North Carolina
The Nature Conservancy announces the closing of one of the largest land protection transactions in North Carolina's history. The Conservancy purchased approximately 76,500 acres from International Paper.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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June 22, 2006: Fort Bragg Marks Recovery of Woodpecker
Fort Bragg, The Nature Conservancy and its partners reach a recovery milestone for the endangered red-cockaded woodpecker five years earlier than expected.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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January 27, 2006: Conservation Topics Experts List
Staff from The Nature Conservancy's NC Chapter can provide members of the media with in-depth insight on the most newsworthy environmental issues facing North Carolina. Because of our work around the world, we are able to provide both a local and a global perspective.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 27, 2005: Serenity Saved on the Scuppernong
Conservation partners today announce the protection of more than 2,000 acres along the Scuppernong River in Washington and Tyrrell counties. The Nature Conservancy will donate 686 acres of protected land to the Division of State Parks and Recreation.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 21, 2005: Long Life Ahead for Long Hope Creek
Today a group of conservation partners announced the protection of 1,150 acres along Long Hope Creek, including more than 1.7 miles of creek frontage. The acquisition also protects the summit of The Peak—the highest mountain in Ashe County at 5,180 feet.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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August 05, 2005: 1,568 Acres in North Carolina Mountains: $16 Million; View from the World's Edge: Priceless
What does a $16 million view look like? The answer is more than 1,500 acres of sparkling waterfalls, sheer cliffs, forests slopes and dramatic views known as the "World's Edge" in North Carolina.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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August 03, 2005: Conservancy Uses Aquaculture to Restore Sound's Oysters
The demise of the eastern oyster and its reef habitat has reduced biodiversity in Pamlico Sound, NC, but The Nature Conservancy is hoping its newest restoration strategy may change the tide.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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May 18, 2005: Invasion Threatens Southern Blue Ridge Mountains
Invasive plants, animals and diseases threaten the beauty of Southern Blue Ridge Mountains
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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May 13, 2005: Legislators Work Together to Propose New State Park in Rutherford County
Legislators in the mountains and the Sandhills have worked together to create two new state parks, one of which would be located in Rutherford County
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org
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May 13, 2005: Legislators Work Together to Propose New State Park in Cumberland County
Legislators in the mountains and the Sandhills have worked together to create two new state parks, one of which would be Cumberland County’s first.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org |
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March 04, 2005: Conservancy and Girl Scouts Protect Beloved Campground
Conservation and caring for future generations go together like cookies and milk in NC's coastal plains. More than 625 acres, including a Girl Scout camp, are now permanently protected from development, thanks to a unique collaboration between The Nature Conservancy, the Girl Scout Council of Coastal Carolina (GSCCC) and the Plant Conservation Program of the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org
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January 14, 2005: New Members Welcomed to Board of Trustees
The North Carolina Chapter of The Nature Conservancy announces the appointment of several new members to its Board of Trustees. The new trustees are: Marla Adams of Asheville; David S. Brody of Kinston; Ruth Ann Grissom of Raleigh; Charles D. Owen III of Asheville; Dr. Mark A. Salser of Southern Pines; and Weldon Schenck of Charleston, SC.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558
msadowski@tnc.org
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November 16, 2004: 216 Acres of Old Growth Swamp Land Protected
The Nature Conservancy works with local landowner to preserve 216 acres of old growth swamp along the Black River, designated by the state as an Outstanding Resource Water in 1994 due to its high quality and cleanliness.
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Maria Sadowski
919.403.8558, ext. 1011
msadowski@tnc.org |
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October 20, 2004: Conservancy Announces Rockefeller Bequest
North Carolina Chapter receives 1,380 acre Long Valley Farm near Fayetteville through estate of the late James Stillman Rockefeller.
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Scott Belan
919.403.8558
Maria Sadowski
msadowski@tnc.org
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