Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative

photo courtesy of Tom Pender

Protecting Drinking Water Through Land Conservation

The Upper Neuse Clean Water Initiative is a partnership effort to prioritize and protect those lands most critical for the long-term safety and health of all drinking water supplies for the communities in the Upper Neuse River Basin.

map courtesy of Upper Neuse River Basin Association

The Initiative brings together landowners, conservation organizations, and local and state government programs in the Upper Neuse River Basin to protect Falls Lake, Lake Michie, Little River Reservoir, Lake Holt, Lake Orange, New Hillsborough Lake, Corporation Lake, Lake Ben Johnston, and Lake Rogers. Initiative partners are conducting outreach to landowners, local governments and the public with information about land conservation options and working to acquire key parcels of land through voluntary purchase or donation of land or conservation agreements.

Click here to learn more about Drinking Water in the Upper Neuse River Basin.

Three Phases:

	Development of a comprehensive conservation plan
	Outreach to landowners, local governments, and the public
	Land protection based on priorities outlined in the conservation plan

Upcoming Events:

Recent Successes:

10/26/05 - Elected Officials and Conservation Groups from Six Counties Meet to Protect Drinking Water
4/14/05 - City of Raleigh, Conservation Groups Launch Partnership
6/28/05 - New Raleigh Budget Provides $1 Million to Protect Falls Lake Water Quality

Resources

Partners