Since its creation in 1996 by the General Assembly, the North Carolina Land and Water Fund (NCLWF), formerly known as the Clean Water Management Trust Fund, has conserved well over one-half million acres and protected or restored 3,000 miles of streams and rivers.
The North Carolina Land and Water Fund has protected the state's natural and cultural resources for 25 years under its old name and will continue to do so long into the future under the new name.
Protecting Our Land Resources
We protect our natural, cultural and historic resources and military buffers through grants to fund voluntary land conservation.
Learn more about the types of land we protect
Restoring Degraded Streams
We improve water quality and sustain water resources by funding projects to restore the habitat of fish, wildlife and other species, enhance the filtering of runoff and prevent pollutants from entering water supplies.
Learn more about how we restore streams
Innovate Stormwater Solutions
We help protect downstream communities from the effects of urban runoff by funding the development of better stormwater treatment technologies.
Learn more about innovative stormwater projects
