The Upper Neuse River Basin drains into Falls Lake, and has long been a focus of conservation efforts in the Triangle. Since 2003, the Watershed Protection Program, funded primarily by the City of Raleigh, has made it possible for Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) and partners to permanently protect over 15,000 acres of land within the river basin’s 770 square mile area.
Since 1983, Triangle Land Conservancy (TLC) has worked with the community to create a healthier and more vibrant Triangle region by safeguarding clean water, protecting natural habitats, supporting local farms and food, and connecting people with nature through land protection and stewardship, catalyzing community action and collaboration.
- Explore the Triangle’s innovative watershed protection program that safeguards clean drinking water for over half a million community members through this interactive StoryMap.
- Read about TLC’s land protection efforts near Falls Lake in Our State Magazine!
- Keep up to date on our work through TLC’s newsletter, Confluence, and articles on the website like the Good Ground Initiative, Drinking Water Protection, Restoring Healthy Habitats, Bringing Back Piedmont Prairies, Saving 100-year old Family Farm, and more on our blog, The Dirt.
- TLC manages seven public nature preserves with over 54 miles of trails. Two preserves, Brumley and Williamson, offer multi-use trail systems, where both mountain bikers and walkers can enjoy the outdoors. TLC preserves are free to visit and are open year round from dawn to dusk. Plan your next adventure here.
- TLC hosts a variety of free events and outings to connect Triangle communities to nature nearby. Visit our monthly event calendar to keep up with upcoming events.
- Consider supporting TLC’s efforts through a donation, volunteer service, or planned gift. As a community driven and supported organization, we rely on your generosity to accelerate protection of natural resources.
- Sign-up for our twice monthly e-news and follow along on your favorite social media channels: Instagram, Facebook, Linkedin, and YouTube.
