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- Fayetteville Observer, "Land rush: Open space and farmland are vanishing. Legislative help is needed" -- April 12, 2008
- Citizen-Times, "Land conservation is vital to N.C.'s future quality of life" -- April 11, 2008
- News Observer, "Piece by piece, river saved" by Wade Rawlins -- April 10, 2008
- Citizen-Times, "NC lost more than 300,000 acers to development since 2005" staff reports -- April 7, 2008
- NC Ploicy Watch, "The right wing attacks public greenways" by Rob Schofield -- April 4, 2008
- News-Record.com, "Council of State OK's land deal for state park" by Mark Binker -- March 4, 2008
- News-Record.com, "N.C Parks see record attendance despite drought" staff reports -- February 13, 2008
- Sun Journal, "Preservation of forest at Foscue Plantation earns honor for owner" by Sue Book -- February 11, 2008
- Winston-Salem Journal, "Conference Assesses Risk to Southern Landscapes" by David Bare -- October 6, 2007
- Times-News, Article, "A Gift of Wilderness for the Ages" -- September 20, 2007
- Observer News Enterprise, Article, "The Warren Report: NC Lawmakers Focus on Environment" -- September 5, 2007
- Sylva Herald and Ruralite, Article, "Legislature Strengthens Environmental Laws" -- August 30, 2007
- Crossroads Chronicle, Article, "Representative Haire: Raleigh Report, Part Two" -- August 15, 2007
- Watauga Democrat, Article, "Raleigh Report: State Money Comes Home to Watauga" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- August 10, 2007
- Blowing Rocket, Article, "Our Voice in Raleigh" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- August 9, 2007
- Littleton Observer, Article, "Session Closes With Budget Approved" -- August 8, 2007
- Winston-Salem Journal, Clip, "Garden conference set" -- August 4, 2007
- Wilmington Star-News, Op-Ed, "Let Voters Decide Who Funds Growth" by Jim Leutze -- August 3, 2007
- Greenespace, Blog, "Conservation Victory" -- August, 2, 2007
- Greensboro News and Record, Editorial, "Conservation goals won’t be reached easily" -- August 2, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Article, "State budget solves needs but grows at worrisome pace." -- August 2, 2007
- Mountain XPress, Article, "Apocalypse Not Yet: 2027 Environmental Predictions" by Rebecca Bowe -- August 1, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Editorial, "N.C. budget a welcome investment in state’s future"-- August 1, 2007
- Raleigh Metro Magazine, Opinion, "Calling for Conservation Like Shouting Down a Well" by Jim Leutze -- August 2007
- ABC11tv, Article, "Gov. Easley Signs New Budget" -- July 31, 2007
- Green Sand, Blog, "Support Land for Tomorrow"-- July 2007
- Burlington Times, Article,"Education a big winner in budget" by Barry Smith-- July 29, 2007
- Green Sand, Blog, "Support Land for Tomorrow" -- July 28, 2007
- Sylva Herald & Ruralite, Article, "Lgislature (sic) Working to Finalize Budget" by Representative Phil Haire -- July 26, 2007
- Jefferson Post, Article, "Our Voice in Raleigh" by Representative Cullie Tarleton -- July 26, 2007
- Independent Weekly, Article, "Edgar Miller-- Conservation Trust for N.C. sounds the alarm on disappearing open space" by Fiona Morgan -- July 25, 2007
- USA Today, Clip, "North Carolina" -- July 25, 2007
- Farmville Enterprise, Article, "Rep. Warren Reports from Raleigh" -- July 25, 2007
- Watauga Democrat, Editorial, "Help the N.C. Assembly save our land" by Wes Seegars -- July 25, 2007
- Jefferson Post, Article, "The Raleigh Report by Rep. Cullie Tarleton" -- July 24, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Time short for farmland preservation" by Peggy Lim -- July 24, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Op-Ed, "Land protection up to us" by George W. Breece -- July 22, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Wiser Use; Our View" -- July 22, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Legislators too busy bickering to address current needs" by
- Jack Betts -- July 22, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Voters should be able to choose how to pay for growth, conservation." -- July 20, 2007
- Political Connections, Blog, "Thursday, July 19, 2007" -- July 19, 2007
- Mountain Times, Editorial, "Conservation Efforts Promote Land For Tomorrow" by Scott Nicholson -- July 19, 2007
- Independent Weekly, Clip, "Act Now. The Social Activist's Calendar: Check It Out: Calling Bloggers" -- July 18, 2007
- News-Record, Op-Ed, "McDonald: Too many holes in Heart of Triad Plan" by Joe McDonald -- July 18, 2007
- WRAL News, Video, "Lawmakers Consider Referendum on Conservation" -- July 18, 2007
- Isadamlari.org, Blog, "Citizens may get a vote on land and water conservation funding" -- July 2007
- Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, July 17, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Raleigh News & Observer, JournalNow, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Blue Ridge Now, WCNC by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- July 17 and July 18, 2007
- Watuaga Democrat, Clip, "New conservation coalition pushes referendum" by Scott Nicholson -- July 16, 2007
- Restoration Systems, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow Needs Your Help!" -- July 16, 2007
- GreenSpace, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow" -- July 16, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Article, "Progress depends on tax Realtors oppose" by S. Ellis Hankins -- July 15, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Clip, "Let's have a vote on the transfer tax" by S. Ellis Hankins -- July 14, 2007
- BlueNC, Blog, "Tick, tick, tick" -- July 14, 2007
- BlueNC, Blog, "Land for Tomorrow" -- July 14, 2007
- UNCTV, Video, "
- The Chaple Hill News, Column, "The future is here" by D.G. Martin -- July 11, 2007
- Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, July 10 at the General Assembly" -- July 10, 2007
- Exile on Jones Street Blog, "Tomorrow, today" -- July 8, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Editorial, "Land rush" -- July 7, 2007
- BlueNC, Blog, "Tomorrow, today" -- July 7. 2007
- Greensboro News-Record, Letter to the Editor, "Managing growth should be state priority" by Carolyn Allen -- July 5, 2007
- Litte Urbanity, Blog, "City Slickers and Nature Lovers" -- July 5, 2007
- The Carrboro Citizen, Letter to the Editor, "Land for Tomorrow needed" by Emily Adams -- July 5, 2007
- The Carrboro Citizen, Opinion, "For the Record-- Tomorrow, today" -- July 5, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Citizens Must Conserve Natural Resources" by Charlie Holt -- July 1, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Opinion, "N.C. needs to catch up" by Breeden Blackwell -- July 1, 2007
- Wilmington Star News, Editorial, " Buy the land while it's here" -- July 1, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Conservation bonds stall" by Bruce Henderson -- July 1, 2007
- The Charlotte Observer, Article, "Plan to conserve land stuck in limbo" by Bruce Henderson -- July 1, 2007
- Rocky Mount Telegram, Article, "Lawmakers weigh in on N.C. budget" by Justin Boulmay -- June 30, 2007
- NBC.17 News, Clip, "Land For Tomorrow" by NBC17 -- June 28, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Habitat loss also means loss of common American birds" June 26, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow"by Sig Hutchinson -- June 24, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "A wake-up call" -- June 24, 2007
- North Carolina Conservation Network, Blog, "Spread the word: Land for Tomorrow"
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Conservation pays off" -- June 22, 2007
- Associated Press, Clip,"Land preservation costs rose 300 percent in a 10-year period." published in Alleghany News, Pilot -- June 21, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Precious Land, ho" -- June 21, 2007
- Coastland Times, Article, "Land, water conservation gets support." -- June 19, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Opinion, "N.C. needs serious investment in infrastructure to meet demands brought by growth" by Terry Bellamy -- June 17, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Seeking Solutions" by Almetta Armstrong -- June 16, 2007
- Tryon Daily Bulletin, Article, "Conservation Costs Rise With Land Values in NC" -- June 15, 2007
- Mountaineer, Article, "Study: N.C. land conservation costs have tripled in the past ten years." -- June 15, 2007
- Jefferson Post, Article, "Soaring Land Prices Threaten Conservation Efforts" -- June 15, 2007
- This Old State (the Charlotte Observer Blog), Blog, "The cost of saving us from ourselves" posted by Jack Betts -- June 14, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Editorial, "N.C. must act now to protect undeveloped land" -- June 14, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Groups seek conservation bond issue" by Wade Rawlins -- June 13, 2007
- Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, June 12, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Raleigh News and Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Charlotte Observer,Fayetteville Observer,Myrtle Beach Onlineby Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- June 12, 2007 and June 13, 2007
- Raleigh News and Observer, Article, "Study: Conservation cost rapidly rising" -- June 12, 2007
- WRAL, Clip, "Report: Cost of Land Conservation Soars" -- June 12, 2007
- Wilmington Star News, Article, "Leading by example: Residents win community's heart with legacies of service" by Si Cantwell -- June 7, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Our View: Urbanization of farm and forest won't hold off for better times." -- June 5, 2007
- NC Policy Watch, Blog, "Profits or Progress" by Chris Fitzsimon -- June 5, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Article, "State debt may delay land conservation plans" by John Fuquay -- June 3, 2007
- NC Policy Watch, Blog, "'No' is not a solution" by Chris Fitzsimon -- May 31, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Television ad raises awareness about N.C.'s population surge"-- May 30, 2007
- Rocky Mount Telegram, Article, "Property rights" -- May 29, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Editorial, "Worsening drought forces us to be smarter with water use" -- May 29, 2007
- Oxford Public Ledger, Article, "Protection of river land in Granville increasing"-- May 28, 2007
- Myrtle Beach Online, Article, "Coalition rallies for new taxes" by Matthew Eisley -- May 28, 2007
- NC Policy Watch, Interview/Editorial, "Maybe They’ll Surprise Us…" -- May 28, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "More people, more taxes" by Matthew Eisley -- May 27, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Future tense" -- May 27, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Paying the freight" -- May 27, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Opinion, "Energy: Status quo is doomed" by Gene Smith -- May 26, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Article, "Group urges focus on N.C.'s growth" by Matthew Eisley -- May 25, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Bellamy pushes for infrastructure" by Dale Neal -- May 24, 2007
- Mountain XPress, Article, "Newsflash: Population tsunami headed toward North Carolina. Run!" by Rebecca Bowe -- May 24, 2007
- WRAL.com, "Partnership Wants New Revenue Source for Schools, Roads, Land" by Margaret Lillard -- May 23, 2007
- WNCN-TV, "Group Warns of 'Population Tsunami'" by Brian DeRoy -- May 23, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Clip, "Asheville mayor to participate in press conference today in Raleigh" -- May 23, 2007
- WRAL News, Story, "New Partnership of NC Leaders Pushes for Meeting Growth Needs Head-on" -- May 23, 2007
- Oxford Public Ledger, Clip, "Local farmer appears on television ad" -- May 21, 2007
- Butner-Creedmore News, Article, "State Funds Help Protect Land and Water" -- May 17, 2007
- Southern Pines Pilot, Article, "State Funds Help County Protect Land and Water"-- May 15, 2007
- Brunswick Beacon, Article, "Brunswick County receives $35 million in grants from NC Conservation Trust Funds." -- May 10, 2007
- Macon County News & Shopping Guide, Article, "N.C. predicted to lose more farmland, forests.” by Jessica Richardson -- May 3, 2007
- Bertie Ledger-Advance, Article, "State funds help Bertie land, water conservation; Others not so lucky, as funds for critical water, land conservation projects fall short.” -- May 2, 2007
- The Carrboro Citizen, Opinion, "Land (and jobs) for tomorrow" by Abdul Rasheed -- May 2, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Land sakes" -- May 2, 2007
- Charlotte Observer, Article, "Land for Tomorrow - Rapid Development Underscores Need for Preservation" -- April 30, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Clean Water Efforts" by Chuck Neely -- April 30, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial Cartoon by Dwane Powell -- April 27, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer Blog, "Wide Open Spaces" -- April 26, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Growth Gobbles Fields, Woods: Bond Issue Sought to Preserve Land" by Wade Rawlins, April 26, 2007
- Wilmington Star, Article, "Group Says State's Open Land, Forests Rapidly Disappearing" -- April 26, 2007
- Associated Press, Clip, "Wednesday, April 25, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published in Winston-Salem Journal, The Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star,Hendersonville News,WCNC, by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- April 26, 2007.
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Forests, Farmland Continue to Shrink" by John Boyle -- April 26, 2007
- The Insider, Blog, "Land Loss News Summary" -- April 26, 2007
- Blue NC, Blog, "2 Million Acres Gone by 2027?" -- April 26, 2007
- Associated Press, Article, "Groups Warn State About Loss of Land: Development Cuts Millions of Acres of Forest, Farmland" published in Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Myrtle Beach Sun News Online, WCNC, Winston-Salem Journal Now, Goldsboro News-Argus, Fayetteville Observer by Margaret Lillard -- April 26, 2007
- Associated Press, Article, "Tuesday at the General Assembly: ON THE AGENDA" published in Daily Herald, Courier-Tribune, Wilmington Star-News by Margaret Lillard and Gary Robertson -- April 25, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Report: open land losses rising" by Wade Rawlins -- April 25, 2007
- Associated Press, Article, "Environment group: N.C. will lose 2M acres of open land by 2027" published in Charlotte Observer, Fayetteville Observer, Hendersonville News, Myrtle Beach Sun News Online, WCNC, WXII12.com, ABC13 News, Fox Carolina News, WIS10 News, Independent Tribune, Daily Advance, Daily Southerner, by Margaret Lillard -- April 25, 2007
- Greensboro News & Record Capital Beat Blog, "Pushing for the Open Space Bond" by Mark Binker -- April 25, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Report: Western mountains development to increase 22 percent by 2027"-- April 25, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "State money to preserve land, heritage" -- April 25, 2007
- Associated Press, Clip, "Tuesday, April 24, 2007, at the North Carolina General Assembly" published inCharlotte Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, Hendersonville News, Myrtle Beach Online, WCNC, by Gary D. Robertson and Margaret Lillard -- April 24, 2007.
- Asheville Citizen Times, Letter to the Editor, "Contact Legislators and Let's Protect That Million Acres" by Phil Haire -- April 23, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Opinion, "With Land at Stake, A Billion Well Spent" by Abdul Rasheed -- April 23, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Calendar, "www.landfortomorrow.org" -- April 19, 2007
- Crossroads Chronicle, Article, "State funds help Jackson County protect land and water.” -- April 18, 2007
- Polk County News Journal, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Polk County with conservation" -- April 18, 2007
- Franklin Press, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Macon County but fall short in other communities" -- April 17, 2007
- Stanly News & Press, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Stanly County but fall short in other communities"-- April 17, 2007
- Avery Journal-Times, Article, "State funds help conservation efforts in Avery County but fall short in other communities" -- April 17, 2007
- Tryon Daily Bulletin, Article, "Polk Receives $1.3 Million in '06 for Land, Water Conservation" -- April 17, 2007
- Transylvania Times, Article, "In 2006: Shortfall for NC Land and Water Conservation Reaches $335 Million" -- April 12, 2007
- Commonwealth Progress, Article, "2006 state funds help land, water" -- April 11, 2007
- Lincoln Times-News, Article, "State funds helping Lincoln County to protect land and water" -- April 11, 2007.
- Watauga Democrat, Article, "$22 million invested over decade; Conservation efforts look to future and more funding outlets" -- April 11, 2007
- Smoky Mountain News, Opinion, "Landing Jobs Should Be Part of the Mix" by Becky Anderson -- April 11, 2007
- Mount Airy News, Article, "Report: Surry Received $1.8 Million" -- April 8, 2007
- Daily Courier, Article, "Trust Funds Paid $6.4 Million for County Conservation" -- April 6, 2007
- Myrtle Beach Sun News, Article, "NC Ponders Land Protection Funds: State loses 277 acres of undeveloped land per day" by Steve Jones -- April 6, 2007
- UNC Daily Tar Heel, Article,"State Falling Short of Land Preservation Goal" by Amy Eagleburger -- April 4, 2007
- Asheville Citizen Times, Opinion, "Initiative Helps Community Build Its Own Future" by Becky Anderson -- April 1, 2007
- The Franklin Press, Article, "Farm Preservation Wins Support in NC General Assembly" by Colin McCandless -- March 30, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Funds for Tomorrow" by Kate Dixon -- March 14, 2007
- Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Improving the Science of Development" by Becky Johnson -- March 7, 2007
- Macon County News, Article, "NC's Loss of Farms: A Look Inside Land for Tomorrow's Conservation Efforts" by Jessica Richardson -- March 7, 2007
- Wilmington Star, Opinion "We can Save Other Chimney Rocks" by Camilla Herlevich -- March 1, 2007
- Winston-Salem Journal, Opinion, "State Should Act to Save Our Farmlands," by Charlie Brummitt -- February 24, 2007
- Chatham Journal Weekly, Article, "Commissioner Has a Busy Week" -- February 27, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Bonds Would Benefit Campuses, Inmates" by Ryan Teague Beckwith and Jane Stancill -- February 23, 2007
- Fayetteville Observer, Remarks, "Fort Bragg is an 'Ecological National Treasure'" by Col. David G. Fox (Fort Bragg's garrison commander) -- February 7, 2007
- Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "State Bond Push Is On: Several Issues May Go To Voters" by James Romoser -- February 4, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Opinion, "North Carolina Must Act Now to Preserve Vanishing Open Spaces" by Senator Charlie Albertson and Representative Lucy Allen -- January 28, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "WNC Lawmakers Set Priorities as Session Begins" -- January 28, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Land in the Balance (pdf, 130 KB)"-- January 26, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Money to Preserve NC's Land" by Ron Sutherland -- January 25, 2007
- Energy & Environment Online, Article, "Conservation: NC Panel Tries to Secure $1 Billion for Preservation Effort" by Debra Kahn -- January 25, 2007
- Independent, Article, "Take A Minute" by Richard Hart -- January 24, 2007
- Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Paying for NC -- A New Deal" by Stan Norwalk -- January 24, 2007
- Associated Press Article, "No Obstacles Surfacing for Hackney Victory in North Carolina House" published in Fayetteville Observer, WRAL -- January 23, 2007
- Associated Press Article, "Group Endorses 5-Year, $1 Billion Resources Effort" published in Wilmington Star, Myrtle Beach Sun News by Margaret Lillard -- January 23, 2007
- Greensboro News-Record, Article, "Conservation Boost Could Benefit Triad" by Taft Wireback -- January 23, 2007
- Associated Press Article, "Study Commission Recommends Seeking $1 Billion to Save NC Land, Water" published in WXII12, Channel 11 ABC Eyewitness News, WWAY NewsChannel 3, Fox Carolina -- January 23, 2007
- Associated Press Article, "Study Group Recommends State Spend $1 Billion on Conservation" published in Raleigh News & Observer Online, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Durham Herald Sun, Hendersonville News, WCNC, Charlotte Observer, Myrtle Beach Sun News by Margaret Lillard -- January 22, 2007
- WRAL-TV/WRAL.com, Article/Story, "State Trying to Tackle Cost of Open-Space Preservation" Online Story; News Clip; by Cullen Browder -- January 22, 2007
- Smoky Mountain News, Editorial, "Making the Case for Using Tax Money to Buy Open Spaces(pdf, 87KB)" -- January 17, 2006
- Charlotte Observer, Article, "Less Land, More Competition for Funding: Growth Builds Need, Rivals for Conservation" Associated Press - January 14, 2007
- Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "Natural Resources Going Fast, Some Say: Legislature to Determine Money for Conservation" Associated Press -- January 14, 2007
- Associated Press Article "Conservation Vies for Funds with Schools, Roads" published in Wilmington Star, WXII12.com, Charlotte Observer, Durham Herald Sun, Fayetteville Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Myrtle Beach Sun News, Hendersonville News, WRAL, WCNC, WWAY, FOX 21 by Margaret Lillard -- January 13, 2007
- Goldsboro News-Argus, Article, "Wayne Commissioners' Trio Attends Legislative Conference" -- January 12, 2007
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Editorial, "For Preservation - Land, Water Protection Needed by Raleigh" -- January 11, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Editorial, "As State Grows, Land Preservation Becomes Cruicial" -- January 11, 2007
- Greensboro News-Record, Editorial, "Room to Grow Naturally" -- January 10, 2007
- Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Self-preservation" by Becky Johnson -- January 10, 2007 View Cover Image
- Smoky Mountin News, Article, "Speaking Out" -- January 10, 2007
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Article, "Study Says Land, Water Needs to be Protected" by Ginger Livingston -- January 9, 2007
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Article, "Hearing Focuses on Land Initiative" by T. Scott Batchelor -- January 8, 2007.
- Winston-Salem Journal, Commentary, "A Growing State's Growing Concerns: Citizens have an opportunity to be heard on vital issues of conserving natural resources" by Charles S. Brummitt -- January 6, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Residents: Preserve Open Land" by John Boyle -- January 5, 2007
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Land and Water" -- January 5, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Preservation's Future Begins Here Tonight" -- January 4, 2007
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Notice, "Conservation Commission Coming to Asheville" (pdf, 20 KB) -- January 3, 2007.
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Land Preservation to be Discussed" -- December 30, 2006
- Greensboro News & Record, Article, "Million-Acre Plan Well Short of Goal (pdf, 47 KB)" by Jason Hardin -- December 27, 2006
- The Yadkin Ripple, Notice, "Several Tourism Related Events Scheduled (pdf, 107 KB)" -- December 27, 2006.
- Winston-Salem Journal, Article, "Easley, General Assembly Gear Up for 2007 Session" (Associated Press) -- December 26, 2006
- The Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Land for Tomorrow wins Jackson Support" by Sarah Kucharski -- December 20, 2006
- Triad Business Journal, Opinion, "Seasons Change (pdf, 25 KB)" by Charlie Brummitt -- December 18, 2006
- Greenville Daily Reflector, Notice, "Soil, Water Issues to be Discussed" -- December 18, 2006
- Sylva Herald & Ruralite, Article, "Three New Commissioners Take Oath Monday Night" -- December 7, 2006
- Mountaineer, Editorial, "Preserving County's Rural Charm is Vital to the Future" -- November 29, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Land for Water" by Sig Hutchinson -- November 15, 2006.
- Wilmington Business Journal, Article, "Preservation Conference Showcases Wilmington" by Pamela Watson -- November 2006
- Highlander (Macon County), Article, "General Assembly Candidates Address Voters" by Melanie Lebert -- October 20, 2006.
- Pamlico News, Article, "Cut Water Line Brings Change" -- October 18, 2006
- Times-Leader (Pitt County), Letter to the Editor, by Kathy McLawhorn -- October 18, 2006.
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Opinion, "Action Needed Now to Preserve Our Land, Water" by Lou Bissette and Sue McClinton -- October 15, 2006
- The Mountain Xpress, Opinion, "Preserving Land for Tomorrow: Why North Carolina Needs Heritage Savings Account" by Kirk Ross -- October 4, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Point of View, "Protecting Waterways Protects Us" by Reid Wilson -- October 2, 2006
- The Independent Weekly, Article, "Some Land for Tomorrow" by Kirk Ross -- September 20, 2006
- Greensboro News & Record, Opinion, "Land for Tomorrow Funding is Vital" by Carolyn Allen -- September 17, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Protect More Land" by Kate Dixon -- September 16, 2006
- Wilmington Star, Letter to the Editor, "Save It Or Lose It" by George Edwards -- September 9, 2006
- The Insider, Brief, "News Summary" -- September 7, 2006
- Mountaineer (Haywood County), Letter to the Editor, "Help Protect Rivers, Land, Parks" by Judy Coker -- September 6, 2006
- Durham Herald Sun, Letter to the Editor, "Wait 'til Next Year" by Thomas Krakauer -- September 5, 2006
- Durham Herald Sun, Article, "Land Bond Initiative Still Breathing" by Rob Shapard -- September 5, 2006
- Triad Business Journal, Guest Column, "State's Future Growth Depends on Conservancy's Success" by Charles Brummitt -- September 1, 2006
- Stanly News & Press, Editorial, "Our View - State Should Purchase Chimney Rock Park" -- August 1, 2006
- Lincoln Times-News, OpEd, "Guest View - State: Buy Chimney Rock" -- July 31, 2006
- Hendersonville News, Editorial, "State Ought to Purchase Private Park" -- July 26, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Saving More Land" by Kevin Brice -- July 10, 2006
- Wilmington Star, Opinion, "State Seems Unwilling to Spring for Conservation" by Si Cantwell -- July 6, 2006
- The Independent, Article, "Exile on Jones Street: No Land for Tomorrow" by Kirk Ross -- July 5, 2006
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Our View: Legislators Should Let Voters Decide on Funding Preservation Effort" -- July 2, 2006
- Asheville Citizen-Times, Article, "Coalition Hopes to Conserve NC's Land with $1 Billion Bond" by Kerra L. Bolton -- June 26, 2006
- Hendersonville News, Opinion, "Bonds Would Help Us Preserve Natural Heritage" by Bud Hunter -- June 25, 2006
- Asheville Citizen-Times, OpEd, "Mountain Land Options a Classic Dilemma: Love or Money" by John Ager -- June 23, 2006
- Charlotte Observer, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow; Bond issue would protect NC lands, waters, and farms" -- June 22, 2006
- Smoky Mountain News, Article, "A moment of your time?" by Becky Johnson -- June 21, 2006
- Smoky Mountain News, Opinion, "Saving Farms Is Not About Nostalgia" by Scott McLeod -- June 21, 2006
- State Government Radio, "Billion Dollar Bond" and "Preservation Push" by Michelle Bank -- June 20, 2006
- Associated Press Article, "Wednesday at the General Assembly" -- June 14, 2006 published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Winston Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, Wilmington Star, WCNC.com (Charlotte), WVEC.com (Norfolk, VA) -- June 15, 2006 published in the Durham Herald Sun
- Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Land for Tomorrow: Will it pass the state legislature?" by Becky Johnson -- June 14, 2006 (see cover)
- Smoky Mountain News, Article, "Farmers Increasingly Feel Forced Off Their Land" by Becky Johnson -- June 14, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, OpEd, "Breathing Room for the State" by Governor Jim Hunt -- June 13, 2006
- Chapel Hill News, OpEd, "Wouldn't It Be Nice" by Elizabeth Sutherland -- June 10, 2006
- Oxford Public Ledger, Editorial, "Green referendum deserves a chance (pdf 385 KB)" -- June 1, 2006
- Watauga Democrat, Article, "State Funds Helps Protect Land and Water" -- May 29, 2006
- Fayetteville Observer, Editorial, "Greening: Over View: A major bond issue to preserve land and water is essential to the state's future" -- May 28, 2006
- Franklin Times, Article, "Local Legislative Watch: Senate 7 - Doug Berger/House 49 - Rep Lucy Allen (pdf 500 KB)" -- May 27, 2006
- Watauga Democrat, OpEd, "Planting Seeds of Conservation" by James Coman -- May 26, 2006
- Salisbury Post, Editorial, "Land for Tomorrow; Turning Point Ahead for N.C." -- May 26, 2006
- News Reporter (Whiteville), Editorial, "Thumbs Up (pdf 250 KB)" -- May 25, 2006
- News Reporter (Whiteville), Article, "Bond Sought for More Public Lands (pfd 800 KB)" by Lee Hinant -- May 25, 2006
- News-Journal (Raeford), Article, "Land Use Group Supports $1 Billion Bond Plan (pdf 700 KB)" by Victoriana Summers -- May 25, 2006
- Franklin Press, Article, "Conservationists Seek Bond Referendum (pdf 550 KB)" by Michael Lewis -- May 24, 2006
- Topsail Voice (Hampstead), Article, "State Funds to Help Pender County Protect Land and Water (pdf 2 MB)" -- May 24, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Editorial, "Tomorrow's Land" -- May 23, 2006
- Asheville Citizen Times, OpEd, "Facing the Last Stand for Forests in Western North Carolina -- May 23, 2006
- Asheville Citizen Times, Calendar Brief, "Home & Garden Briefs: Kenilworth Gardens tour this weekend -- May 19, 2006 and May 23, 2006
- Triad Business Journal, Article, "Preservationists Push for $1 Billion Bond Vote (pdf, 400 KB)" by Todd Cohen -- May 18, 2006
- Times-Leader (Grifton), Article, "Local Projects Have Received State Funding (pdf, 500 KB)" -- May 17, 2006
- Elizabeth City Daily Advance, Article, "Extra $1B sought to conserve N.C. Land" by David Macaulay -- May 15, 2006
- Watauga Democrat, Article, "State Funds Helps Protect Land and Water" -- May 11, 2006
- Commonwealth Progress (Scotland Neck), Article, "Picnic in Park Highlights Land for Tomorrow (pdf 695 KB)" -- May 10, 2006
- Associated Press Article, "Wednesday at the General Assembly" -- May 10, 2006 published in the Raleigh News & Observer, Charlotte Observer, Winston-Salem Journal, Fayetteville Observer, WVEC.com (Norfolk, VA), WCNC.com (Charlotte), Myrtle Beach Sun News
- Asheville Citizen Times, Article, "Conservationists Want Voters to Decide on Funds for Land Protection" by Julie Ball -- May 7, 2006
- Mountaineer (Waynesville), Article, "Open space bond proposal may go before voters in November.” by Jeff Schmerker -- May 5, 2006
- The Salisbury Post, Article, "City Joins Push for $1 billion Land Referendum" by Frank DeLoache -- May 5, 2006
- Southern Pines Pilot, Article, "Trust Funds Help Moore Protect Land and Water" -- May 4, 2006
- Oxford Public Ledger, Article, "State Funds Help Granville County Protect Land and Water" -- May 4, 2006
- Clayton News-Star, Article, "Conservation Trust Releases 'Green Book'" -- May 3, 2006
- Wilkes Journal-Patriot, Article, $3 million is Spent Here" -- May 3, 2006
- Kannapolis Independent Tribune, Article, "Local Parks May Receive Money" by Angele Mainhart -- April 29, 2006
- Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Area Residents Want To Preserve Land" by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006
- Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, Article, "Medoc Mountain Expands: Offers programs, hiking, fishing"by Jennifer Heaslip -- April 28, 2006
- Graham-Star (Robbinsville, NC, Graham County), Article, "State Funds Help Graham County Protect Land and Water" -- April 27, 2006
- Caswell Messenger, Article, "Group to Request $1 Billion in Preservation Spending" by Lauren Chestnut -- April 26, 2006
- Commonwealth Progress (Scotland Neck, Halifax County), Article, "Medoc Picnic in the Park" -- April 26, 2006
- Pilot (Pilot Mountain, Surry County), Article, "Land for Tomorrow, State Funds Help Surry County Protect Land and Water" -- April 26, 2006
- The Tarboro Daily Southerner, Article, "Projects Reflect Area's Interest in Conservation" by Matthew Whittle -- April 20, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Opinion, "A Plan to Spare More Land" by John B. McMillan -- April 14, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Land, Job, and the East" by Norman Buskill -- April 5, 2006
- Roanoke-Chowan News-Herald, Article "Preserving the Future: Saving the Goodliest Land" by Patrick Campbell -- April 3, 2006
- Durham Herald Sun, Article, "Land Committee Covers Lobbying for Funds at First Talk" by Whitney Isenhower -- April 1, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Article, "Group Aims to Protect Tar River" by Kathy Watts -- March 31, 2006
- Smoky Mountain News, Calendar, "Conference to Focus on Protecting Special Places" -- March 29, 2006
- The Mountaineer, Article, "Haywood County forms a Land for Tomorrow Chapter" by MPC -- March 27, 2006
- Raleigh News & Observer, Letter to the Editor, "Help for the Parkway" by Reid Wilson -- March 5, 2006
- Wilmington Star News, Opinion, "Prepare now, or watch our green spaces dwindle away" by Si Cantwell -- February 23, 2006
- WFMY News Greensboro, "Billion Dollar Land Deal" -- February 22, 2006
- Wilmington Star, Letter to the Editor, "Promising ways to save farms" by Camilla Herlevich -- November 28, 2005
- Raleigh News & Observer, "Catastrophic floods, avoided: Protecting flood-prone land from development protects us all" by Ron Sutherland and Sam Pearsall -- November 24, 2005
- Fayetteville Observer, "What we can learn from Tupelo Meadows" by Ron Sutherland and Sam Pearsall -- November 11, 2005
- The Courier (Rutherford County), "Land preservation effort under way" by Jerry Stensland -- October 13, 2005
- Charlotte Observer, "Group Proposes $1 billion land referendum" editorial — June 15, 2005
- Winston-Salem Journal, "Conservation group wants $1 billion to preserve land" — June 10, 2005
- Raleigh News & Observer, "Open Space" by Joe Miller — May 9, 2005
- Raleigh News & Observer, "Pace of Development Far Exceeds Pace of Protection" interview with Conservation Trust for NC — May 9, 2005
- Raleigh News & Observer, "Coalition lobbies for bond referendum" by Richard Stradling — May 8, 2005
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