Pates Creek HenryStatus The conservation of the Property in its relatively natural state aids in the protection of water quality and quantity through retention of water in the soils and plants on the Property, with slow release after movement and filtration across the Property and along its streams. This, in turn, benefits downstream creeks and rivers, including Pates Creek (on …
Scott Branch QuarryStatus The Property consists of approximately 120 acres of primarily pine, hardwood, and mixed pine hardwood forest. The varying topography is made up of a series of ridges with associated slopes and coves. The planted pine areas are typically along the ridge tops towards the north. The coves have a mix of pine-hardwood and hardwood stands. These areas …
Salacoa RetreatStatus Salacoa Retreat is a project to allow the members of the public to enjoy about 270 acres in Pickens County, Georgia. Over the next 2 years, we will establish a retreat, education center, trails, mapped points of interest. Guests will be able to navigate the site by foot or a light motorized vehicle, and learn about the benefits …
Pickens County Decorative StoneStatus The property is located within the Blue Ridge Ecoregion, which the Georgia SWAP noted as one of the richest centers of biodiversity in North America, and protection of the property furthers the SWAP’s goals to protect and preserve such important habitats. Protection of the water sources on the property sustains water quality for the Salacoa Creek …
Lexington Mitigation BankStatus The project is located very close to Lexington, Georgia, and historically has been used for cattle grazing. Excess fecal matter runoffs can damage a particular body of water by disrupting the natural balance of nutrients and other factors. By working with Federal and State Agencies, we hope to protect about 3 miles of a stream from further …
Salacoa Mitigation BankStatus The project will restore an important trout passage and further protect Salacoa Creek beyond Pickens Decorative Stone and Salacoa Stone Quarry properties. It is anticipated five additional landowners will be involved to maximize and increase conservation value of the area. Additional buffers will be established to further protect the stream from ever being impacted by human activity. …