Acres: 36.9

Acquisition date: 12/28/05

The dwarf wedgemussel occurs in the stream. Beech, tulip tree, sugarberry and American hornbeam dominate this woodland. The forest floor is home to hay-scented ferns and several species of orchid, including lily-leafed twayblade, slender ladies’ tresses and puttyroot. The river also contains the state threatened creeper mussel.

Photo by Tar River Land Conservancy

EEP’s preservation efforts result from a partnership with the N.C. Department of Transportation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. NCDOT is a major contributor of funding on this project.

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