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An initial meeting of more than forty Black River friends was held on April 16, 2024 at the National Park Service's Moores Creek National Battlefield (Pender County, NC) following a meeting of the Cape Fear Arch regional conservation coalition. In this meeting the steering committee for the Friends of the Black River was composed by volunteers. More news to follow!
Southern Conservation Partners has submitted a proposal to the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service, requesting evaluation of the Black River in North Carolina as a potential National Natural Landmark (NNL). If approved, this will affirm its national significance. Learn about the National Natural Landmark Program HERE, and read the document below to learn what NNL status would mean for the Black River:
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"The designation of the Black River as a National Natural Landmark would not only recognize its exceptional natural and historical value but also serve as a beacon of conservation, inspiring generations to cherish and protect this irreplaceable, living treasure." |
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NC Natural Heritage Program
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David Stahle, U. of Arkansas
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S. Environmental Law Center
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Virginia Holman, Writer
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