- North Carolina- April 16, 2012, Preserve a key part of our heritage
- NC- July 21, 2011, Conservation measures must be preserved
- NC- March 3, 2011, Funds for conservation offer dividends for NC
- NC- December 22, 2010, Land Protection Action Alert for Federal LWCF/Easement Tax Incentive bills
- NC-December 17, 2010, Protecting water by keeping land open
LWCF Funded Units in North Carolina
| Federal Program | |
| Alligator River NWR | |
| Blue Ridge Parkway | |
| Cape Hatteras NS | |
| Cape Lookout NS | |
| Carl Sandburg Home NHS | |
| Croatan NF | |
| Currituck NWR | |
| Fort Raleigh NHS | |
| Great Dismal Swamp NWR | |
| Guilford Courthouse NMP | |
| Nantahala NF | |
| Pisgah NF | |
| Roanake River NWR | |
| Uwharrie NF | |
| *Chattooga WSR | |
| *Great Smoky Mountains NP |
|
| Approximate Federal Total |
$151,000,000 |
| State Program | |
| Approxiamte Total Stateside Grants |
$76,000,000 |
| Approximate Total Federal and State | $227,000,000 |
| *Multi-state project |
Download the North Carolina Factsheet
Download the FY13 North Carolina Factsheet with updated talking points
Download the LWCF Factsheet for North Carolina, FY 12 Projects and Talking Points
Download the LWCF Support Letter to Senator Burr, January 2010
Download the LWCF Support Letter to Senator Hagan, January 2010
LWCF Success in STATE
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has helped protect some of North Carolina’s most treasured places. North Carolina has received approximately $227 million over the past four decades, protecting places such as the Cape Hatteras National Seashore and the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.
Pisgah National Forest
From the forested crown of Mt. Mitchell, highest peak east of the Mississippi, to the spectacular purple rhododendrons of Craggy Gardens, Pisgah National Forest protects North Carolina’s rugged mountain heritage. Many projects in the forest have acquired key inholdings, which help to protect the forest from overdevelopment and pollution. Located within the forest, the clean, clear waters of Lake James provide recreation activities to visitors and ensure ongoing tourism for local communities. Land and Water Conservation Fund projects like this protect America’s special places, promote healthy lifestyles, and help sustain local economies.
Economic Benefits
Active outdoor recreation is an important part of the North Carolina economy. The Outdoor Industry Association has found that active outdoor recreation contributes more than $7.5 billion annually to the state’s economy, supports 95,000 jobs across North Carolina, generates $430 million in annual state tax revenue and produces $6.1 billion annually in retail sales and services across North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau reports that each year over 3.4 million people participated in hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching in North Carolina contributing $2.7 billion to the state economy. With full LWCF funding, North Carolina’s outdoor recreation economy will stay strong and continue to create sustainable long-term economic growth.
Download "The Active Outdoor Recreation Economy Report for North Carolina"