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Acres: 40.43
Acquisition date: 5/30/05
Little Shocco Creek is designated a nationally significant aquatic habitat, and harbors the Federally Endangered dwarf wedgemussel. Low elevation seeps on the tract are also protected by this easement.
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The purchase of a conservation easement on this tract contributes to the protection of this habitat. The parcel connects state-owned lands with permanently protected lands. Four other parcels in this stream segment are to be protected by EEP purchases.
Photo credit: Chuck Peoples, 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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