Preventing Involuntary Land Loss: Uniform Act Helps NC Families
In North Carolina, an estimated $1.86 billion of land privately owned in North Carolina is held as heirs’ property. Heirs’ property occurs when land is passed down through generations and owned by many descendants with an undivided interest in the land. Currently, in our state, anyone who inherits or purchases even a small interest of…
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Climate Resilience Leaders – Rusty Painter
Rusty Painter’s Master of Environmental Management from the Nicholas School of the Environment at Duke University wasn’t the end of his connection to the school and the future of climate protection. He returns each year to present to classes on a variety of topics, from CTNC’s strategic approach to address climate change and more. “I’m…
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Invest in Conservation for North Carolina’s Future
Our state’s conservation needs are not one-and-done. CTNC and our fellow members of the Land for Tomorrow coalition are working with state leaders to build on the foundation of conservation funding. Every generation deserves to have healthy functioning land and water that are not only beautiful but also provide clean air and water. We commend…
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Climate Resilience Leaders – Mary Alice Holley
Mary Alice Holley’s conservation roots run deep. Her dedication to protecting the land on which we live and play is evident to everyone who meets her. Mary Alice has been with Conservation Trust for North Carolina since 2016 and currently serves as Director of Community Innovation. In her current role, she works with CTNC’s staff,…
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Advocating for Smart Conservation Policies
CTNC’s 2022 Policy Agenda Conservation can provide solutions to many challenges facing our communities. Through innovative conservation strategies, we can build places to hold excess water after storms, protect trees that absorb carbon from the atmosphere, and offer places for people to relax for their mental and physical health. In 2021, North Carolina legislators voted…
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Climate Resilience Leaders – Chris Canfield
Since 2017, Conservation Trust for North Carolina Executive Director Chris Canfield has held the helm of the land protection nonprofit organization. He has steered it to face our state’s greatest economic and environmental foe – climate change. His career path wasn’t always focused on conservation. His logical mind is balanced with a rational heart. After…
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AmeriCorps Profiles: Mawadda Almasri
A desire to live her life in service to others and the planet led Mawadda Almasri to Resilience Corps NC at the NC State Zoo in Asheboro, NC. After graduating from NC State University with a degree in Sustainable Materials and Technology, she started her position as Diversity & Inclusion Assistant. “When I found the…
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AmeriCorps Spotlight: Audrey Vaughn
Living out a passion for nature through education and outreach After graduating from NC State with her Master of Science in Wildlife Conservation Biology, Audrey Vaughn builds community support and furthers her passion for the environment through teaching. She serves as Environmental Educator at the Eno River Association in Durham with the Resilience Corps NC….
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Seeds of Climate Resilience: FEMA Buyout Program
“Seeds of Climate Resilience” is a blog series to inspire ideas to help our state weather our changing climate. We can protect our families, economies, and the environment. The seeds of change planted today will help communities thrive for generations to come. All too often, flood-prone communities are dotted with vacated lots that are scraped…
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Seeds of Climate Resilience: Rain Gardens
“Seeds of Climate Resilience” is a blog series to inspire ideas to help our state weather our changing climate. We can protect our families, economies, and the environment. The seeds of change planted today will help communities thrive for generations to come. Rain gardens offer an attractive and effective solution to address flooding and increased…
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