Congratulations to The North Carolina Coastal Land Trust (CLT) on 30 years of critical conservation accomplishments in Eastern North Carolina.

The mission of the CLT is to enrich the coastal communities of North Carolina through conservation of natural areas and working landscapes, education and the promotion of good land stewardship. In short, they save the lands we love along the North Carolina Coast.

The CLT is a high-performing, accredited, regional land trust with a reputation for excellence. Established in 1992, it serves the 31 counties in the coastal plain of North Carolina and saves special places like barrier islands, creates nature parks and preserves, protects family farms and restores longleaf pine forests. The team includes a diverse, engaged and energetic board of directors comprised of leaders in law, biology, finance, philanthropy, business, management and education. The talented, experienced and dedicated staff share a passion for nature, and work from offices in Wilmington, New Bern and Elizabeth City.