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Strategic Conservation Planning for Eno River Basin

May 15, 2023 by Kim Livingston

Update: The Eno River Association and Innovation Resources Group worked together to develop our Strategic Conservation Plan for the Eno River and Little River watersheds. Click here for more details and our interactive story map. We will see transformational change in the Eno River watershed only with your help! Please join us now by providing […]

Strategic Conservation Planning for Eno River Basin

May 15, 2023 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Eno River News

Panther Branch Natural Area Opens

April 1, 2023 by Emily Hill

NEWEST ADDITION TO THE ENO RIVER PARKS NETWORK A collective vision to transform 56 acres of family-owned forest into a publicly accessible riverfront hiking area has become a reality. Panther Branch Natural Area in unincorporated Efland will celebrate its opening on Earth Day, April 22 – the culmination of six years of work by the […]

Panther Branch Natural Area Opens

Apr 1, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries

January 30, 2023 by Emily Hill

Interview conducted on March 13, 2019 by Joe Liles at the home of John Blackfeather Jeffries in Hillsborough, NC. From Ribbons of Color Along the Eno River, volume 2. I came into this world in 1939 in Hillsborough, NC where we are sitting right now. All of my family lived around me. You could see […]

Remembering: John Blackfeather Jeffries

Jan 30, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson

January 30, 2023 by Emily Hill

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 […]

A Q&A with Author Julie Thomson

Jan 30, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Advocacy, Eno River News

A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!

January 27, 2023 by Emily Hill

Last week, myself and my colleague had the amazing opportunity to assist two research technicians from North Carolina State University with Neuse River waterdog surveys in the Eno and Flat Rivers. Spoiler alert: we found one in the Flat River, but none in the Eno. Nonetheless, I’d like to tell you about our experience! First, […]

A Peek into Neuse River Waterdog Research in the Eno!

Jan 27, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Nature Note

Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023

January 20, 2023 by Emily Hill

December can be a lot! Days get shorter. Holiday shopping and end-of-year reflections can breed anxiety – not to mention coordinating those family activities and travel! Add to that, nearly one-third of all annual donations nationally are given in December. We are so grateful for the 24% of individual donors who made it a priority […]

Resolve to Sustain the Eno in 2023

Jan 20, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Development

Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail

January 10, 2023 by Emily Hill

Buckquarter Creek Trail is a popular hiking route along the Eno, featuring ample natural beauty as well as several historical structures. This 1.5-mile loop features both forested and riverside hiking segments, as well as a quick jaunt along a special tributary of the Eno – Buckquarter Creek!  Due to the location of Buckquarter Creek in […]

Year of the Trail Feature: Buckquarter Creek Trail

Jan 10, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Year of the Trail Feature: Cabelands

January 4, 2023 by Emily Hill

2023 is the Year of the Trail in North Carolina! This statewide campaign encourages every North Carolinian to get outside onto the trails, greenways, and blueways that stretch across the state. On August 10th, 2021, the NC legislature passed HB 554, designating 2023 as the “North Carolina Year of the Trail.” This historic designation underscores […]

Year of the Trail Feature: Cabelands

Jan 4, 2023 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Nature Note, Year of the Trail

Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

December 20, 2022 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association announced a 7.5 acres expansion of Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area today via a recent land acquisition. This property is a priority in the Eno River State Park Master Plan given its exceptional Natural Heritage Program Natural Area rating and will help provide habitat and water protection for the Eno River. […]

Eno River Association expands Occoneechee Mountain State Natural Area

Dec 20, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

December Black Meadow Ridge Appeal Postponed

December 9, 2022 by Emily Hill

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 […]

December Black Meadow Ridge Appeal Postponed

Dec 9, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Advocacy, Eno River News

Eno River State Park to Proceed with Hillsborough Expansion

November 29, 2022 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association is pleased to announce that a project to sell over 200 acres near downtown Hillsborough has received full funding from federal, state, and private sources. Since 2021, the Association has been working to initiate the sale of property owned by Classical American Homes Preservation Trust to The Archaeological Conservancy and the […]

Eno River State Park to Proceed with Hillsborough Expansion

Nov 29, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News, Press Release

Open Air Camp Road Update – November 18, 2022

November 18, 2022 by Emily Hill

We would like to share the following update regarding the properties on Open Air Camp Road. We have tabled the sale of the homes to NC State Parks, and are pursuing professional mediation with the Eno River Tenants Association to find equitable outcomes for the people who live in these homes. We have made mistakes […]

Open Air Camp Road Update – November 18, 2022

Nov 18, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News, Open Air Camp

Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022

October 28, 2022 by Emily Hill

Since our last update regarding the land transfer on Open Air Camp Road to Eno River State Park, we welcomed the newly formed Eno River Tenants Association to a listening session on October 23. All were invited to share their thoughts about the upcoming land transfer with the Eno River Association’s Board of Directors, staff, […]

Open Air Camp Road Update – October 28, 2022

Oct 28, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno

October 18, 2022 by Emily Hill

There is nothing quite like being outside in the dark on a chilly night, surrounded by nature, and hearing the call of a lone owl echoing through the trees. It might be a little eerie at first, but we believe it provides a feeling of enchantment and mystery that can’t be matched. Unfortunately, the mysterious […]

Not-So-Spooky Owls of the Eno

Oct 18, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Nature Note

Saving Eno Monarchs

October 18, 2022 by Emily Hill

Here at the Eno River Association, we absolutely love learning and talking about some of the amazing native organisms that can be found in our area, all of which work together to ensure Eno ecosystems are healthy and balanced. If you’re like us, you’ll agree that monarch butterflies EASILY rank at the top of this […]

Saving Eno Monarchs

Oct 18, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Nature Note

Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022

October 1, 2022 by Emily Hill

Since sharing our statement with the Eno community in September, we continue to respond to individual questions, requests for clarification, and offers to help. We appreciate the support we’re seeing: for the neighbors involved, for the Eno River Association, and for the State Park. Even the frustrations we’ve heard are welcomed, as it helps us […]

Open Air Camp Road Properties Update as of October 1, 2022

Oct 1, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

Statement on the Open Air Camp Road properties

September 15, 2022 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association would like to acknowledge the recent questions we’ve received surrounding several properties on Open Air Camp Road in Northern Durham. A core part of our mission is to support and grow Eno River State Park by purchasing land identified in the Eno River State Park Master Plan for protection and expansion. […]

Statement on the Open Air Camp Road properties

Sep 15, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Open Air Camp

UPDATE: Save Black Meadow Ridge

September 7, 2022 by Emily Hill

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 […]

UPDATE: Save Black Meadow Ridge

Sep 7, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Advocacy

Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park

September 7, 2022 by Emily Hill

I. ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS ~ 1. Protection of the water quality in a critical watershed area which affects the Eno River, the source of drinking water for Falls Lake reservoir in Raleigh and the future Teer Quarry in Durham. 2. Preservation of the nationally significant Eno River Aquatic Habitat which contains endangered and threatened species, among […]

Reasons to Save Black Meadow Ridge at West Point on the Eno City Park

Sep 7, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough

September 7, 2022 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association is facilitating the sale of over 200 acres near downtown Hillsborough from Classical American Homes Preservation Trust to the Archaeological Conservancy and the State to be added to Eno River State Park. Once complete, this transaction will increase Eno River State Park to over 4,700 acres in Durham and Orange counties. The […]

Bringing Eno River State Park to Downtown Hillsborough

Sep 7, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!

September 7, 2022 by Emily Hill

The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation easement […]

Eno River Association has expanded our Confluence Natural Area!

Sep 7, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Trailside Stewardship Signs

September 7, 2022 by Emily Hill

Join Eno River Association staff and hundreds of community volunteers working year-round to protect natural ecosystems and increase access to natural spaces in the Eno River basin. No matter what your commitment-level, there are opportunities for you! Sign-up to volunteer: Fill out the form and check the box next to Stewardship and Trail Maintenance. You’ll be signed […]

Trailside Stewardship Signs

Sep 7, 2022 · Emily Hill

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!

February 24, 2022 by Kim Livingston

The Eno River Association is thrilled to announce two recent land protection efforts that will increase the total area and property buffers at its 200-acre Confluence Natural Area. The Association has purchased nearly 70 acres to the west of the West Fork Eno River and has protected an additional 25 acres with a conservation easement […]

Eno River Association has Expanded Our Confluence Natural Area!

Feb 24, 2022 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Eno River News

Eno River Association Earns Renewed National Recognition

February 17, 2022 by Kim Livingston

Durham, NC, February 17, 2022 – One thing that unites us as a nation is land: Americans strongly support saving the open spaces they love. Since 1966, the Eno River Association, has been doing just that for the people of Durham and Orange counties. Now the Eno River Association announced it has renewed its land […]

Eno River Association Earns Renewed National Recognition

Feb 17, 2022 · Kim Livingston

Filed Under: Press Release

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