MILLS RIVER, N.C. (WLOS) — The Town of Mills River has announced the launch of a Land Preservation Program, according to a news release.
According to the release, the Land Preservation Program encourages and financially supports the voluntary conservation of agricultural lands, environmentally sensitive areas, and open spaces from development.
The program establishes the Town of Mills River as a gap funding partner, providing financial assistance for ancillary costs associated with a conservation easement, including:
- Property surveys
- Land appraisals
- Legal fees
The Mills River Town Council established the program in 2024 and allocated $500,000 of federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds to help preserve what community members have identified as important cultural and natural resources…