Unique Places to Save
@uniqueplacestosave.org
Non profit dedicated to restoring and conserving land and water across the United States - over 7,000 acres protected to date!
https://uniqueplacestosave.org
https://uniqueplacestosave.org
🏟️ How big is 1,000 acres?
Visualize 800 football fields laid end-to-end. Or think of New York’s Central Park... and then make it even bigger.
Visualize 800 football fields laid end-to-end. Or think of New York’s Central Park... and then make it even bigger.
February 13, 2026 at 3:05 PM
🏟️ How big is 1,000 acres?
Visualize 800 football fields laid end-to-end. Or think of New York’s Central Park... and then make it even bigger.
Visualize 800 football fields laid end-to-end. Or think of New York’s Central Park... and then make it even bigger.
Surface water does more than just “look pretty.” It works.
In the U.S., surface water supplies about two-thirds of drinking water. And when wetlands and forests are healthy, they act like built infrastructure: they filter pollutants, reduce sediment, and store floodwater.
In the U.S., surface water supplies about two-thirds of drinking water. And when wetlands and forests are healthy, they act like built infrastructure: they filter pollutants, reduce sediment, and store floodwater.
February 12, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Surface water does more than just “look pretty.” It works.
In the U.S., surface water supplies about two-thirds of drinking water. And when wetlands and forests are healthy, they act like built infrastructure: they filter pollutants, reduce sediment, and store floodwater.
In the U.S., surface water supplies about two-thirds of drinking water. And when wetlands and forests are healthy, they act like built infrastructure: they filter pollutants, reduce sediment, and store floodwater.
Thank you WECT News for featuring our latest conservation milestone! 🌿🐻
Their team covered Boiling Spring Wilderness, a new wildlife corridor in Brunswick County that officially connects 10,000 acres of vital habitat.
Their team covered Boiling Spring Wilderness, a new wildlife corridor in Brunswick County that officially connects 10,000 acres of vital habitat.
New wildlife corridor connects 10,000 acres in Brunswick County
Unique Places to Save has announced the completion of the Boiling Spring Wilderness project, creating a wildlife corridor that connects two previously separated natural areas in Brunswick County.
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February 11, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Thank you WECT News for featuring our latest conservation milestone! 🌿🐻
Their team covered Boiling Spring Wilderness, a new wildlife corridor in Brunswick County that officially connects 10,000 acres of vital habitat.
Their team covered Boiling Spring Wilderness, a new wildlife corridor in Brunswick County that officially connects 10,000 acres of vital habitat.
Values aren’t words on a webpage. They’re how we show up, especially when decisions get hard.
February 9, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Values aren’t words on a webpage. They’re how we show up, especially when decisions get hard.
🤫 There are secrets in these woods worth keeping.
The Boiling Spring Wilderness is home to some of the rarest residents in North Carolina. These ""Silent Residents""—Rare, Threatened, and Endangered plants and animals—have found a final stronghold in our Carolina bays and sand ridges.
The Boiling Spring Wilderness is home to some of the rarest residents in North Carolina. These ""Silent Residents""—Rare, Threatened, and Endangered plants and animals—have found a final stronghold in our Carolina bays and sand ridges.
February 6, 2026 at 3:02 PM
🤫 There are secrets in these woods worth keeping.
The Boiling Spring Wilderness is home to some of the rarest residents in North Carolina. These ""Silent Residents""—Rare, Threatened, and Endangered plants and animals—have found a final stronghold in our Carolina bays and sand ridges.
The Boiling Spring Wilderness is home to some of the rarest residents in North Carolina. These ""Silent Residents""—Rare, Threatened, and Endangered plants and animals—have found a final stronghold in our Carolina bays and sand ridges.
We're proud to be part of this incredible project to:
1. Remove a dam
2. Build a trailhead
3. Restore a river
4. Protect wildlife habitats
5. Reconnect a community around nature
6. Illustrate nature-driven economic development
Much more to come soon about this work in Ramseur!
1. Remove a dam
2. Build a trailhead
3. Restore a river
4. Protect wildlife habitats
5. Reconnect a community around nature
6. Illustrate nature-driven economic development
Much more to come soon about this work in Ramseur!
Big news underway on NC's Deep River! 🎉
The Ramseur Dam removal will open over three main stem river miles for native fish, mussels, and other aquatic life. The project will also permanently protect 27 acres of riverside land, preserving natural floodplain functions and wildlife habitat.
The Ramseur Dam removal will open over three main stem river miles for native fish, mussels, and other aquatic life. The project will also permanently protect 27 acres of riverside land, preserving natural floodplain functions and wildlife habitat.
February 5, 2026 at 4:23 PM
We're proud to be part of this incredible project to:
1. Remove a dam
2. Build a trailhead
3. Restore a river
4. Protect wildlife habitats
5. Reconnect a community around nature
6. Illustrate nature-driven economic development
Much more to come soon about this work in Ramseur!
1. Remove a dam
2. Build a trailhead
3. Restore a river
4. Protect wildlife habitats
5. Reconnect a community around nature
6. Illustrate nature-driven economic development
Much more to come soon about this work in Ramseur!
Natural capital is the stock of natural assets. Ecosystem services are the flow of benefits we derive from them.
February 5, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Natural capital is the stock of natural assets. Ecosystem services are the flow of benefits we derive from them.
“Restoration" is often treated like a finish line. In reality, it is the starting point.
What happens after restoration is what determines whether the ecological lift holds... or slowly fades over time.
What happens after restoration is what determines whether the ecological lift holds... or slowly fades over time.
February 4, 2026 at 4:02 PM
“Restoration" is often treated like a finish line. In reality, it is the starting point.
What happens after restoration is what determines whether the ecological lift holds... or slowly fades over time.
What happens after restoration is what determines whether the ecological lift holds... or slowly fades over time.
This World Wetlands Day, the global theme is "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge." It’s a reminder that wetlands aren’t just ecological systems; they are landscapes shaped by centuries of human connection.
February 2, 2026 at 8:17 PM
This World Wetlands Day, the global theme is "Wetlands and Traditional Knowledge." It’s a reminder that wetlands aren’t just ecological systems; they are landscapes shaped by centuries of human connection.
A conservation easement is one of the clearest ways to protect land long-term.
It works by placing permanent limits on certain future uses so the conservation value of the property stays intact over time, even as ownership may change.
It works by placing permanent limits on certain future uses so the conservation value of the property stays intact over time, even as ownership may change.
January 29, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A conservation easement is one of the clearest ways to protect land long-term.
It works by placing permanent limits on certain future uses so the conservation value of the property stays intact over time, even as ownership may change.
It works by placing permanent limits on certain future uses so the conservation value of the property stays intact over time, even as ownership may change.
Long-term impact does not happen by accident. It happens when restoration is backed by a plan, the right resources, and stewardship that stays in place after the project is “done.”
January 28, 2026 at 4:03 PM
Long-term impact does not happen by accident. It happens when restoration is backed by a plan, the right resources, and stewardship that stays in place after the project is “done.”
Natural capital is not a nice-to-have. It is the system your operations, risk profile, and long-term resilience already rely on.
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Natural capital is not a nice-to-have. It is the system your operations, risk profile, and long-term resilience already rely on.
Conservation easements get talked about like they’re a “loss of control.
In reality, they’re often a way to lock in what you value about a property for the long term.
In reality, they’re often a way to lock in what you value about a property for the long term.
January 25, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Conservation easements get talked about like they’re a “loss of control.
In reality, they’re often a way to lock in what you value about a property for the long term.
In reality, they’re often a way to lock in what you value about a property for the long term.
The Slowplay easement is a reminder that conservation mitigation is not just a checkbox, it is a long-term commitment to healthier waterways.
January 24, 2026 at 3:01 PM
The Slowplay easement is a reminder that conservation mitigation is not just a checkbox, it is a long-term commitment to healthier waterways.
Restoration is a milestone. Long-term protection is the multiplier.
The difference between a site that improves for a season and a site that delivers value for decades is what happens after the work is “done” - the stewardship, monitoring, and permanent protection that holds up over time.
The difference between a site that improves for a season and a site that delivers value for decades is what happens after the work is “done” - the stewardship, monitoring, and permanent protection that holds up over time.
January 23, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Restoration is a milestone. Long-term protection is the multiplier.
The difference between a site that improves for a season and a site that delivers value for decades is what happens after the work is “done” - the stewardship, monitoring, and permanent protection that holds up over time.
The difference between a site that improves for a season and a site that delivers value for decades is what happens after the work is “done” - the stewardship, monitoring, and permanent protection that holds up over time.
Camp Creek is a great example of what “permanent protection” looks like when restoration is done right, and then safeguarded for the long term.
January 12, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Camp Creek is a great example of what “permanent protection” looks like when restoration is done right, and then safeguarded for the long term.
Who does Unique Places to Save serve?
The short answer? Everyone.
The longer answer? The people doing the work of protecting land and water for the long term, the partners who help make it possible, and everyone (and every thing) that benefits from our work.
The short answer? Everyone.
The longer answer? The people doing the work of protecting land and water for the long term, the partners who help make it possible, and everyone (and every thing) that benefits from our work.
January 9, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Who does Unique Places to Save serve?
The short answer? Everyone.
The longer answer? The people doing the work of protecting land and water for the long term, the partners who help make it possible, and everyone (and every thing) that benefits from our work.
The short answer? Everyone.
The longer answer? The people doing the work of protecting land and water for the long term, the partners who help make it possible, and everyone (and every thing) that benefits from our work.
A conservation easement is often misunderstood. It does not mean you lose control of your land, and it does not automatically create public access. It’s a voluntary legal agreement that can be tailored to protect what matters most on your property while you retain ownership and agreed-upon uses.
January 7, 2026 at 3:03 PM
A conservation easement is often misunderstood. It does not mean you lose control of your land, and it does not automatically create public access. It’s a voluntary legal agreement that can be tailored to protect what matters most on your property while you retain ownership and agreed-upon uses.
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Big day yesterday...
Big day yesterday...
January 7, 2026 at 1:35 PM
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Big day yesterday...
Big day yesterday...
Choosing a conservation or mitigation partner is a long-term decision for your land, your company, and your legacy.
Use this year-end checklist to make sure you’re working with a team that delivers real protection, long-term stewardship, and alignment with your goals.
Use this year-end checklist to make sure you’re working with a team that delivers real protection, long-term stewardship, and alignment with your goals.
January 5, 2026 at 3:03 PM
Choosing a conservation or mitigation partner is a long-term decision for your land, your company, and your legacy.
Use this year-end checklist to make sure you’re working with a team that delivers real protection, long-term stewardship, and alignment with your goals.
Use this year-end checklist to make sure you’re working with a team that delivers real protection, long-term stewardship, and alignment with your goals.
Every restoration project is more than an environmental effort. It’s an investment in the natural systems that businesses rely on.
January 3, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Every restoration project is more than an environmental effort. It’s an investment in the natural systems that businesses rely on.
Hoosier Dam Removal: Some restoration stories are best told with a before-and-after photo. Others are best told with proof.
January 2, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Hoosier Dam Removal: Some restoration stories are best told with a before-and-after photo. Others are best told with proof.
January is when most goals get written down.
But conservation is built in what we protect, measure, and maintain long after the excitement fades.
In 2026, we are focused on durability.
Not short-term wins, but outcomes that hold up years from now.
But conservation is built in what we protect, measure, and maintain long after the excitement fades.
In 2026, we are focused on durability.
Not short-term wins, but outcomes that hold up years from now.
January 1, 2026 at 5:02 PM
January is when most goals get written down.
But conservation is built in what we protect, measure, and maintain long after the excitement fades.
In 2026, we are focused on durability.
Not short-term wins, but outcomes that hold up years from now.
But conservation is built in what we protect, measure, and maintain long after the excitement fades.
In 2026, we are focused on durability.
Not short-term wins, but outcomes that hold up years from now.
Closing out 2025, we are reminded that conservation is not built in a moment. It is built through consistency, stewardship, and decisions that hold up over time.
December 31, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Closing out 2025, we are reminded that conservation is not built in a moment. It is built through consistency, stewardship, and decisions that hold up over time.
Natural capital isn’t just an environmental concept. It’s an operating reality.
When land, water, wetlands, and forests are healthy, they quietly support reliable timelines, lower long-term risk, and stronger community trust.
When land, water, wetlands, and forests are healthy, they quietly support reliable timelines, lower long-term risk, and stronger community trust.
December 29, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Natural capital isn’t just an environmental concept. It’s an operating reality.
When land, water, wetlands, and forests are healthy, they quietly support reliable timelines, lower long-term risk, and stronger community trust.
When land, water, wetlands, and forests are healthy, they quietly support reliable timelines, lower long-term risk, and stronger community trust.