Protecting the Broad River Watershed Together

The Broad River watershed is one of our region’s most valuable natural resources. Flowing through forests, farms, and rural communities, the Broad River supports wildlife habitat, clean drinking water, productive farmland, and outdoor traditions that have shaped our landscape for generations.

The Broad River Conservation Partnership works to conserve these resources by building strong partnerships with the people who know the land best—private landowners. Through voluntary collaboration with landowners, local organizations, and state and federal agencies, we work to ensure that the lands and waters of the Broad River watershed remain healthy, productive, and resilient for generations to come.

Our Mission

To conserve, protect, and elevate the importance of our basic natural resources and the legacies therein for future generations within the Broad River watershed through partnerships with private landowners, local organizations, and state and federal agencies.

Our Partners

Why Private Lands Matter

Most of the land within the Broad River watershed is privately owned. The stewardship decisions made by landowners directly influence:

• Water quality in the Broad River and its tributaries
• Wildlife habitat and biodiversity
• Forest and agricultural productivity
• Flood resilience and soil health
• The natural heritage passed to future generations

Because of this, private landowners play the most important role in the long-term conservation of the watershed.

Benefits of Conservation

Land conservation can provide meaningful benefits for landowners and their families, including:

• Protecting land for future generations
• Maintaining working farms and forests
• Preserving wildlife habitat and natural beauty
• Improving land and water stewardship
• Potential tax benefits or financial incentives
• Ensuring that land remains undeveloped and productive

Our goal is to help landowners explore options that align with their personal, family, and land management goals.

How We Work with Landowners

The Broad River Conservation Partnership provides information, connections, and opportunities for landowners interested in conserving their land while maintaining working farms, forests, and family properties.

Our partners can help landowners explore:

• Conservation easements that permanently protect land while maintaining ownership
• Wildlife habitat improvements for game and non-game species
• Forest management planning and sustainable forestry practices
• Agricultural conservation practices that improve soil and water quality
• Stream and riparian buffer protection
• Financial and technical assistance programs

Participation is entirely voluntary, and each landowner’s goals and property are unique.

A Partnership Approach

The Broad River Conservation Partnership brings together organizations committed to the health of the watershed. By working collaboratively, partners can provide landowners with trusted expertise, resources, and support.

Partners may include:

• Local conservation organizations
• Land trusts
• State and federal natural resource agencies
• Soil and water conservation districts
• Wildlife and forestry professionals

Together, we work to support the stewardship of the lands that define the Broad River watershed.

Get Involved

If you own land within the Broad River watershed and are interested in learning more about conservation opportunities, reach out to Mark Carroll via email. Whether you manage a working farm, family forest, recreational property, or undeveloped land, there may be conservation options that support your goals.