The North Carolina Wildlife Habitat Foundation (NCWHF) has joined Three Rivers Land Trust in the effort to Save Tuckertown, nearly 4,000 acres of vital wildlife habitat situated along the Yadkin River in Davidson, Montgomery, Rowan and Stanly counties. The NCWHF is contributing $40,000 toward the purchase of the highest-priority tract as determined by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
The Tuckertown Reservoir has provided public access to hunters, anglers and outdoor recreationists for more than 60 years. The “Save Tuckertown” effort is focused on permanently conserving lands along the Tuckertown Reservoir currently owned by ALCOA. TRLT is working to acquire these properties to ensure they remain undeveloped and accessible to the public as gamelands, with the ultimate goal of transferring the ownership to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
“We are honored to partner with Three Rivers Land Trust to support this important wildlife habitat conservation project in the piedmont of North Carolina,” said Beau Bethea, operations director of the NCWHF. “Conserving wildlife habitat is foundational to what we do as an organization.”
Founded to assist in the acquisition, management and protection of wildlife habitat across the state, the NCWHF has played an important role in supporting conservation efforts that benefit wildlife and outdoor recreation opportunities throughout North Carolina.
“This support from the NCWHF is another tremendous step forward for the Save Tuckertown Campaign,” said Travis Morehead, executive director of Three Rivers LandTrust. “Conserving this property means conserving public access, water quality and wildlife habitat, which are deeply important to so many people. The funds provided by the NCWHF will be matched dollar for dollar by our partners at onX and MeatEater, doubling the impact of their generous donation.”
The Save Tuckertown Campaign has gained momentum through support from conservation organizations, public land users and individuals from across the country who recognize the importance of conserving this landscape for future generations.
To learn more about the Save Tuckertown Campaign or make a contribution, go to savetuckertown.org.
