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The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust conserves lands with scenic, recreational, historic and/or ecological value. Our mission is to enrich our state through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education, and the promotion of good land stewardship in our coastal communities.
Land At-a-Glance
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Keel Creek
Keel Creek In early January 2022, the Coastal Land Trust purchased 766 acres of floodplain forest in Bertie and Hertford Counties, near the Town of Colerain. With 3 miles along the Chowan River and more than 7 miles of Keel Creek, this expansive forest will help store floodwaters and reduce flooding, enhance water quality, and protect habitat for fish and wildlife. The forest contains the heart of Cow Island Swamp, [...]
