Catawba Lands Conservancy is a nonprofit land trust that permanently protects land, water and wildlife habitat to enhance your quality of life in North Carolina's Southern Piedmont and Lower Catawba River Basin.

Learn how the Carolina Thread Trail weaves into our mission.

The Conservancy is accepting applications for the full-time paid position of Development Director! Applications must be received by July 26th

Enjoy photos from our recent 2009 Conservation Celebration and Annual Meeting at Redlair Farm and Forest. Special thanks to our sponsors CaroMont and US Airways.

Visit our photo gallery to view photos of the Spencer Mountain River Access ribbon cutting ceremony and canoe/kayak adventure down the South Fork River.

Take a trip down the South Fork River from the Conservancy's newly opened Spencer Mountain River Access in Gaston County.

Visit our photo gallery to view photos from our latest volunteer projects, including Leadership Charlotte on Earth Day, and the very successful Run for the Money in Gaston County!

View our region's incredible growth since 1976 through 2030. Explore this powerful tool illustrating the loss of natural and rural landscapes in the region since 1976 and forecast future impacts of urban growth through 2030.

The Land Trust Accreditation Commission, an independent program of the Land Trust Alliance, announced today that Catawba Lands Conservancy has been awarded accredited status!

Explore conserved lands on our new interactive map! All of these lands that will remain natural for you, and your children, and your grandchildren.

Catawba Lands Conservancy holds itself to high standards of integrity and transparency in its financial reporting. We invite you to review our Financial Management Practices Statement.