NC Forever

NC Forever is a unique coalition that share a commitment to the conservation of our state’s land and water.

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NC Forever welcomes its newest board member Thomas Sullivan, Director of Environmental Services at @MartinMarietta!

Thomas is "excited to join NC Forever and contribute to the mission of conservation with such a broad group of participants."

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June is Great Outdoors Month! There are hundreds (thousands?) of places across North Carolina to enjoy nature. Make some time to enjoy our lakes, rivers, oceans, parks, forrests, mountains, and more! #GreatOutdoorsMonth

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We're sharing this excellent report from the Nature Conservancy (@nature_org) which shows, quite convincingly, that "protecting, restoring and enhancing nature is an essential way to support thriving communities and economies in the United States."

https://t.co/aCDLQqeY5F

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We're thrilled to welcome @Alcoa Global External Affairs Sr. Manager Shannon Debes to our Board of Directors! Shannon says she's looking forward to collaborating with our other partners as part of NC Forever.

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We join our NC Forever partner Grandfather Mountain in remembering Kodiak, one of the mountain's black bears who was humanely euthanized late last week.

You can learn more about Kodiak's life here: https://t.co/96Fgqp7Lqo

📸: Leslie Restivo | GMSF

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In an opinion piece, former North Carolina Senator Richard Burr champions ongoing land and water conservation in NC and across the U.S. citing nature's positive contributions to our health, economy, and military.

https://t.co/1n6ctL7bgn

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A happy #EarthDay to all who strive to conserve our planet's lands and waters!

[Grandfather Mountain @GrandfatherMtn]

Just a few tickets remain for the first Grandfather by Night event of 2026!

This event is perfect for those who wish to learn about flora and fauna, watch a sunset and embark on a night hike.

Tickets are limited! Get yours at https://t.co/4PF6ioe7VB.

📸: Leslie Restivo | GMSF

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As he often does, our own Bill Ross ended today's board meeting by reciting a poem. We pass along thoughts of the fleeting beauty of early spring and "nature's first green."

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Today, our board of directors met in Raleigh and online, providing updates on our legislative agenda, meeting two new board members (who we'll highlight shortly!), hearing about a new wind energy project from Dominion and much more.

Thank you to all who attended and contributed!

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NC Forever co-chair Peter Raabe of @americanrivers on why NC Forever is important to conservation funding in North Carolina.

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Ever wonder what NC Forever is all about? Explore our 2026 funding priorities in the NC General Assembly: https://t.co/0qH9ZPNVoZ

[American Rivers @americanrivers]

Big wins for rivers in 2025! 🎉 100 dam removals prove the power of restoration. Across 30 states, 4,893+ miles of rivers are flowing freely for people and wildlife!

🔗 Your 2025 dam removal update: https://t.co/OHboppbUHm

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Our latest NC Forever "Partner Spotlight" features @americanrivers and NC Forever Board member (and current co-chair) Peter Raabe. Check it out!

https://t.co/hlnfkswEaT

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NC Forever co-chair Graham Smith of Site Collaborative demonstrates the importance, impact, and value of the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund with a project Site Collaborative designed at Wooten Meadow Park in Raleigh.

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“When we lose enough farmland ... that means the food supply is going away. We need to feed ourselves. Food is security, national security.”

Hear more from @NCAgriculture Sec. @SteveTroxlerNC on farmland preservation courtesy of @SFNToday.

https://t.co/vGrf9nAbCm

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In our recent Partner Spotlight, Site Collaborative President and NC Forever co-Chair Graham Smith spoke about the collaborative effort necessary to achieve NC Forever's legislative goals and how he always gets something out of face-to-face meetings. Read more:

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Today, @NC_Governor Josh Stein announced $5.7M in grants dedicated to restoring floodplains and improving water quality post-Hurricane #Helene, as well as helping reduce future #flood risks.

We applaud the support of increased flood resiliency in NC!
https://t.co/BJTAm5UbIK

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Our Partner Spotlight series delves into the core mission of one of our partners, and how they add valuable insight and expertise to our consensus-based mission.

Learn more about Site Collaborative's mission to build sustainable places!
https://t.co/GreJmFBFSP

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While we're in the throes of winter, a look at My Home, NC's piece on how writer, photojournalist, and conservationst Randy Johnson discovered a connection to NC Forever partner @GrandfatherMtn. #conservation

https://t.co/4MEIXLFyuU