After nearly 20 years of seeking to secure the property, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has protected an 83-acre parcel, which will be added to the city’s largest forested park.
The nonprofit has been working for more than nine months to clean up WNC’s rivers after Helene’s wreckage. Now, with funding from the NCDEQ, efforts will increase.
After years, the Carter Ann Patton Stormwater Improvements project has been completed. Plus, more accessible sidewalks thanks to the Patton Avenue Sidewalk Accessibility Improvements project.