Marshall Watershed – 541 Acres Protected
In northwest Madison County, 541 secluded acres of forest filter miles of clean mountain streams that once provided drinking water to town residents. We worked with the Town of Marshall […]
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Freshwater Mussels — Benefits and Threats
Freshwater mussels are a distinctive component of the biological communities found in aquatic habitats throughout North America. Freshwater ecosystems of the Southern Appalachians in particular are home to a diverse […]
America’s Public Lands Are Critical Infrastructure
Congress Should Make Investments in Parks, Access and Outdoor Recreation Economy [Statement from the Land and Water Conservation Fund Coalition spokesman and SAHC Board President Jay Leutze— January 30, 2018] Jay […]
Boyd Cove Conservation Easement
We protected 88 acres in Boyd Cove, adding to thousands of protected acres in the Newfound Mountains of Sandy Mush. Landowners Pattie and Ed Ellis, Kate Tierney, and Kara Powis […]
Hunter Outreach Chili Dinner
The Roan Highlands are commonly referred to as the Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy’s flagship conservation focus area. Along with their stunning views and unique habitats, the Roan Highlands are home […]
From Kudzu to Cover Crops
Our Community Farm continues to serve as a model — balancing agricultural production with environmental responsibility while providing educational opportunities. Farmer Incubator Program Will Salley and Savannah Salley of Headwaters […]
A Golden Opportunity — NCWRC Researches Golden Eagle Wintering Grounds
Recent research conducted by the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) reveals that the Southern Appalachians may be an important wintering ground for Golden Eagles, once considered rare visitors to the […]
Big Rock Creek Preserve – New Addition!
We purchased 21 wooded acres in the Highlands of Roan just south of the TN border in Mitchell County, securing a gateway to connect our existing Big Rock Creek conservation […]
Conservation easements and property changes
Please give SAHC notice when you make plans that might affect your property. Since conservation easements last forever, there will inevitably be changes in the status of ownership of your […]
Upper Roaring Creek Valley
“It is simply magical,” says Roan Stewardship Director Marquette Crockett, referring Roaring Creek in the Highlands of Roan. “If I were a Hellbender, this is the stream I would want […]
