Eno River Association
Protect. Advocate. Learn.
Julie Thomson is a naturalist, certified environmental educator, writer, and lover of the Eno. She enjoys studying and sharing the natural and cultural history of North Carolina and currently resides in the Black Mountain area of the state. Below is an excerpt from an interview with Julie about her recent book, “Saving the Eno River: Margaret Nygard […]
The attorneys for Save Black Meadow Ridge and the developer/owner of the parcel are requesting that Durham’s Board of Adjustment continue our zoning appeal. This extension will allow negotiations to continue between the parties. Our goal remains to preserve and protect the Eno River and its tributaries, and this culturally and naturally rich land adjacent […]
UPDATE: Durham Board of Adjustment Meeting Postponed to September 27. The Durham Board of Adjustment was set to hear our appeal in opposition to the Westpoint development at Black Meadow Ridge on May 24; however, our appeal has now been rescheduled for September 27 due to ongoing negotiations. We will put out a call and […]
The Orange County Board of County Commissioners are poised to vote on Lands Legacy Funding and the proposed Research Triangle Logistics Park (RTLP) development in September. Their decisions will result in either a strong, positive impact for both the Eno River and our community, or in a negative, lasting scar on both. Read the full […]
Update September: Years 2 and 3 up for a vote by County Commissioners. Read our latest statement. Please continue to let your local officials know how important these land conservation programs are in our community. Update June 10: Commissioners protected conservation easement funding in this year’s budget. Thank you all for your time, support, and […]
![Canopy tell you something? You should join us and the ncwildlifefed at Rocky Branch Conservation Area THIS THURSDAY, 9 AM- 12 PM, to help prepare the site for tree plantings! If you can't make it, that's okay! Here are more upcoming dates to stop by:
Thursday, October 17 from 9am-12pm, 4708 Seterra Bend
Saturday, October 19 from 9am-12pm, 4708 Seterra Bend
Thursday, October 24 from 9am-12pm, 4708 Seterra Bend
Branch out and make a difference! RSVP in the Events on the Eno Calendar using the link in our bio!
📸 by Jennifer Summe
[Image Description: Barren tree canopy after transitioning from fall to winter]
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