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Two new parks will be built in the High Country thanks to the latest state budget. The Blue Ridge Conservancy is getting more than a million dollars to move forward with the projects. The new state budget provides more funding for the North Carolina Land and Water Fund and the Parks and Recreation Trust Fund. There are also two separate allocations for the Boone Gorge Park in Watauga County and Paddy Mountain Park in Ashe County.

Blue Ridge Conservancy continues to protect land on Three Top Mountain in Ashe County, North Carolina, with the recent purchase of 90 acres.

Among the best news we heard in 2021 was the success of conservation projects across the state. These projects preserve North Carolina’s natural areas to help maintain a healthy environment,

The Blue Ridge Conservancy announced a major land acquisition in Ashe County. It’s part of a community effort to preserve Paddy Mountain. For years, community members in the town of West Jefferson and Ashe County have looked for ways to ensure the protection of their scenic mountain views as the area continues to grow.