Blue Ridge Resource Conservation and Development

06/03/2026

https://youtu.be/B1cC-UoxKOw?si=uZ7yJ3wkBM_EHsSy

This was an example of extreme fuel loading in the landscape as a r...

06/03/2026

https://www.rti.org/insights/flood-risk-perception

Our research found that although flood warnings were widely available for Hurricane Helene, many people did not fully understand the seriousness. See more.

04/02/2026

https://appalachian.org/land-management-with-controlled-burns/

As the winter wanes, SAHC’s land management and stewardship team have been working with partners across the region to conduct prescribed fires on SAHC preserves. Controlled fire provides one of many varied tools that the stewardship team employs in managing open space and invasive species.The timi...

02/27/2026

Attn the last day to register for Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany is March 6th!

Do you have a streambank that is in need of some help? Well, we've got you covered! 🌳
Vegetated buffers along streams are important for protecting water quality and creating healthy habitats. New River Conservancy, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Blue Ridge RC&D and community partners are giving away livestakes, or cuttings from mature plants that can be inserted directly into the ground during the winter months.
Register for a giveaway event and we'll provide native livestakes and take-home educational material - for free! Registration is required 🌿
To register, visit: blueridgercd.com
Contact [email protected] with any questions

02/27/2026

https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/1babce42836b4aa4bde98f7a01385df3

Post-Helene cleanup efforts and their impact on river ecology

02/18/2026

https://wearemitchell.podbean.com/e/landscape-recovery-and-preparedness-open-house-zac-o-donnell/

Damage to the streams, land, and trees, is a legacy that Helene has left in Western North Carolina. On Saturday, February 21 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM, the Blue Ridge Resource Conservation & Development group is coordinating a group of agencies and organizations who are working to either repair that....

02/18/2026

Come join us this Saturday in Mitchell County for a Landscape Recovery and Preparedness Open house. Thanks to all the great partners attending!

01/27/2026

Attn Watauga, Wilkes, Ashe, and Alleghany!!
Do you have a streambank that is in need of some help? Well, we've got you covered! 🌳
Vegetated buffers along streams are important for protecting water quality and creating healthy habitats. New River Conservancy, North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Blue Ridge RC&D and community partners are giving away livestakes, or cuttings from mature plants that can be inserted directly into the ground during the winter months.
Register for a giveaway event and we'll provide native livestakes and take-home educational material - for free! Registration is required 🌿
To register, visit: blueridgercd.com
Contact [email protected] with any questions