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Chattooga River, GA

The Fund purchased 230 critical acres along the West Fork of the Chattooga River. This property, once threatened by development, has been transferred to the USDA Forest Service as part of the Chattahoochee National Forest and can now be enjoyed as part of the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor by outdoor and whitewater enthusiasts throughout the Southeast.

Regional Scorecard - Southeast
Acres Protected: 883,422
Fair Market Value: $1,589,493,052
Acquisition Cost: $1,081,483,108
Total Acres Conserved Since 1985: 883,422
Spotlight - North Carolina

Mary and Nelson James at the Raleigh Farmer's Market
Resourceful Communities and Family Farms

In North Carolina, farm families such as Mary and Nelson James have joined with the Fund's Resourceful Communities Program to cherish traditions, save farmland and sustain their community for future generations.
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