PAC holds conservation easements on 50 protected properties, owns 23 properties, and in total has helped protect more than 7000 acres of valuable natural resources.
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During June, 2009... You may have heard by now that the erosion control and ridgetop development ordinances passed at the County Commissioners' meeting on Monday night. It was a very positive and moving experience, and a huge victory for preservation! We owe a great debt of thanks to our current commissioners, and past PAC-Board member Renee McDermott was instrumental in these great measures to protect our watershed.. Our partners in conservation, Save Our Slopes, led by Lisa Krolak, also had a great deal to do with the success of the vote. Our land trust was beautifully represented when PAC President Rebecca Kemp spoke, addressing each of the three issues. It’s so great not to feel like the lone rangers out here. Our community is in sync with PAC’s work. On June 22, WLOS-TV taped a segment in Tryon about The Pacolet Area Conservancy's work. Tune in to Channel 13-- The segment will air this Friday, June 26 at 5:30 p.m. PAC was saddened to learn of the death of Suzanne Austell Martin, original Board member and past-President of PAC. 20 years ago, Suzanne helped get PAC off the ground, serving as Secretary to the initial Board. Her commitment to this area's landscape was beyond question, and she is one of the reasons PAC has been able to be so successful with its preservation work.
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Grant News....PAC is one of only two organizations in the state of North Carolina to be awarded a scenic by-ways grant. PAC's grant is to study the natural resource protection along the scenic byway Hwy 176, which runs relatively parallel to the Pacolet River from Tryon to Saluda. PAC is also the beneficiary of a Blue Ridge Forever SWAP grant, and a Wal-Mart mini grant.
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June 27 Official Opening of the Pacolet Area Conservancy's North Carolina Birding Trails. The Public is invited. Click on photo for more information... " Jump Up for PAC"-- Old Timey Country Horse Show at Harmon Field in Tryon, NC, Sept. 5-6--Celebrating PAC's 20th Anniversary and run by Harmon Classics. Donate equestrian silent auction items now-- show clothes, tack in good condition, horse equipment and memorabelia! More detailed information coming soon! |
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About PAC... This year is PAC's 20th anniversary of Saving the Places You Love. For a summary of the organization and some of the highlights of recent years, click at the top left on the sidebar that says, "About." |
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| Why protect Natural Resources ... For 16 years, PAC volunteers have been monitoring sites along the North Pacolet River for analysis by UNC Asheville. PAC has always focused on the conservation of our precious water sources. This involves not only protecting the water itself but also the land surrounding it so that waterways remain healthy. For a copy of the results of PAC's Pacolet River water monitoring, contact the PAC office at 828.859.5060 or email info@pacolet.org. |
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PAC works not only with landowners, but also with other land trusts, state and federal agencies to accomplish conservation goals. PAC also endorses the North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan, or SWAP, which encourages the preservation of wildlife through habitat conservation.
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Volunteer... For 16 years, PAC volunteers have been monitoring sites along the North Pacolet River for analysis by UNC Asheville. PAC has always focused on the conservation of our precious water sources. This involves not only protecting the water itself but also the land surrounding it so that waterways remain healthy. For a copy of the results of PAC's Pacolet River water monitoring, contact the PAC office at 828.859.5060 or email info@pacolet.org. |
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