To encourage, assist, advise and participate in the identification, preservation, and restoration of significant structures, buildings, districts, objects of local interest, historical charm, distinctive character and natural endowments of Ocracoke Island.
To conserve the waters, forests, farms and heritage of the Upper Little Tennessee and Hiwassee River Valleys.
The Blue Ridge National Heritage Area serves as the steward of the living traditions of our region, protecting and promoting the unique music, crafts, outdoors, foodways and Cherokee culture unique to Western North Carolina. Honoring the past, we make investments in rural communities for the benefit of present and future generations.
To promote enjoyment and conservation of native plants and their habitats through education, protection and propagation.
To preserve important natural, historic, and recreation lands for public use in the Southern Appalachian Mountain Region, and to assist landowners in determining conservation alternatives for their family lands.
To protect and restore Ellerbe Creek and make it an asset for the citizens of Durham and the Triangle region.
To provide facilities and focus for education, recreation, and preservation in nature studies and equestrian activities with the aim of enhancing these endeavors to enrich the quality of life.
Mission: To inspire conservation of the natural world by helping guests explore, understand and value the wonders of Grandfather Mountain.
To support the North Carolina mountains to Sea Trail from Clingmans Dome to Jockey's Ridge.
Fostering community based barrier island conservation, education, and preservation.