Eno River Association Helps Protect Key Land Along Seven Mile Creek
In December 2025, the Eno River Association partnered with Orange County and the State of North Carolina’s Land and Water Fund to protect nearly 20 acres of high-priority conservation land along Seven Mile Creek. The property will expand Orange County’s Seven Mile Creek Natural Area and includes a planned trailhead for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.
The land includes more than 1,600 linear feet of Rocky Run, a tributary of the Eno River, and is recognized as part of the State Inventory of Natural Heritage Areas. This project protects important stream habitat, supports clean water, and expands opportunities for public access and outdoor recreation in the Eno River basin.
Eno River Association Partners with Common Ground Ecovillage to Protect 64.5 Acres
In January 2026, the Eno River Association partnered with the Raleigh Watershed Protection Program to permanently protect 64.5 acres at Common Ground Ecovillage, a 112-acre community within the Eno River basin. The conservation easement safeguards 64.5 acres of woodland, including 2,753 feet of stream and 5.7 acres of floodplain flowing to McGowan Creek.
The easement ensures long-term stewardship of forest and agricultural lands, protecting water quality, wildlife habitat, and important natural and cultural resources while advancing shared conservation goals in the Eno River basin.
More Closings in the Works
Protecting these lands is a meaningful milestone for the Association and our Eno River community. Together with our partners, we are advancing long-term conservation efforts that safeguard clean water, wildlife habitat, and access to nature. With additional land protection projects already underway, we look forward to sharing more closing successes soon. Check back here for updates!
