Foothills Conservancy of North Carolina hired two staff members to expand community engagement and fundraising. The Morganton-based organization aims to strengthen conservation efforts and public access to protected lands across Burke County and the region.
A federal judge struck down the Nantahala-Pisgah forest plan, forcing a rewrite that will affect recreation, wildlife protection, and land management decisions impacting Burke County and surrounding communities.
The North Carolina Community Foundation awarded $100K to the Burke Long Term Recovery Group and $100K to Foothills Conservancy to support Hurricane Helene recovery and Wilson Creek infrastructure rebuilding in Burke County and surrounding areas.
Foothills Conservancy, a local nonprofit focusing on land conservation, announced its hiring of two staff positions to carry out the organization's new strategic plan.
Foothills Conservancy, a local nonprofit focusing on land conservation, announced its hiring of two staff positions to carry out the organization's new strategic plan.
The 5th annual Lake James Watershed Symposium will be held Feb. 17 in Morganton at the NC School of Science and Mathematics. The free event will feature presentations and discussions on Lake James water quality and watershed protection efforts.
