DU and partners received a $1 million grant through the North American Wetlands Conservation Act to protect and enhance over 20,000 acres of wildlife habitat in southeastern NC.
DU’s partners contributed over $3 million in matching funds toward the federal grant. An it is none too soon, according to
DU over 50% of NC's original wetlands have been lost due unprecedented growth and development. The funds are targeting sites located within the Holly Shelter Game Lands in Pender County, the Suggs Mill Pond Game Lands in Bladen County, and within a newly acquired public game land along the Lower Cape Fear River.
