Catawba Lands Conservancy
Coverage of Catawba Lands Conservancy in the Nexus archive.
- Gaston County buys 560 acres near Lake Wylie to preserve land, build future park
Gaston County purchased a 562-acre tract along Lake Wylie from Duke Energy to preserve it as a future public park. The land, protected through conservation easements, will include trails, public lake access, and environmental benefits like wildlife habitat and stormwater filtration. The acquisition involved collaboration between Gaston County, Catawba Lands Conservancy, The Conservation Fund, and the N.C. Land and Water Fund.
- Gaston County buys 562 acres near Lake Wylie for new public park
Gaston County purchased 562 acres near Lake Wylie to create a public park with hiking and mountain biking trails, public lake access, and a connection to the Carolina Thread Trail. The land, previously owned by Duke Energy, will protect flood plains, wetlands, and wildlife habitats, including nesting grounds for osprey and bald eagles.