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Neuse Clean Water Initiative: Protecting Water Quality in Wake County

The Neuse Clean Water Initiative, established by the Wake County Board of Commissioners on June 2, 2008, aims to safeguard drinking water quality through targeted property conservation. This cost-effective approach curbs polluted runoff and sedimentation, preserving the natural water cycle, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. The initiative collaborates with esteemed conservation organizations such as Conservation Trust for North Carolina, Eno River Association, and Triangle Land Conservancy to secure and manage land acquisitions that benefit the local environment. With completed projects totaling 1,800 acres and ongoing efforts covering 3,919 acres, this initiative has protected over 17 miles of stream buffers and holds a total land value of over $19 million. Wake County's contributions, including the Creedmoor Road and Sinclair tracts, highlight the commitment to sustaining clean water sources for the community.

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Neuse Clean Water Initiative: Protecting Water Quality in Wake County

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  1. UPPER NEUSE CLEAN WATER INITIATIVE Wake County Board of Commissioners June 2, 2008 Reid Wilson Conservation Trust for North Carolina

  2. PURPOSE • To protect drinking water quality and water supply through conservation of targeted properties • Cost-effective approach • Limits polluted runoff and sedimentation • Maintains natural water cycle • Recreation and wildlife habitat benefits

  3. CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS • Conservation Trust for North Carolina • Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association • Eno River Association • Tar River Land Conservancy • Triangle Greenways Council • Triangle Land Conservancy • Trust for Public Land

  4. City of Raleigh Wake County Orange County Durham County City of Durham Town of Butner Town of Hillsborough City of Creedmoor NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund NC Dept of Environment & Natural Resources NC National Guard NC Plant Conservation Program Natural Heritage Trust Fund NC Botanical Gardens NC Cultural Resources NC Ecosystem Enhancement Program NC State Parks South Granville Sewer and Water Association Duke Power UNCWI Project Partners

  5. ACQUISITIONS • Projects Completed: 24 projects totaling 1,800 acres, protecting over 17 miles of stream buffer • Total Land Value: Over $19 million

  6. ACQUISITIONS in PROGRESS • Projects In Progress: 26 projects totaling 3,919 acres, 39 miles of stream buffer • Total Value: Over $27 million

  7. WAKE COUNTY’S CONTRIBUTIONS • Creedmoor Road (Angell/Copeland) tract - $1.7 million - closed • Sinclair tract - $3.5 million

  8. Eno River Association Confluence Project

  9. Triangle Land Conservancy Little River, Flat River, and Historic Stagville

  10. Ellerbe Creek Watershed Association Stream Restoration

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