Blue Ridge Conservancy: Place Matters

December 12, 2020 - April 10, 2021 | Atwell Gallery

Place Matters: Let’s Save the Places We Love, Together Place Matters highlights the rich history of land conservation in North Carolina’s High Country and explores how and why Blue Ridge Conservancy protects the places that matter most to our communities. For well over a century, our region’s scenic beauty and recreational opportunities have been the backbone of its culture and economy. Inspired by and building upon the work of those who came before us, BRC has permanently protected 22,000acres of land in the seven northwest counties of North Carolina. Our communities depend on clean air, fresh water, and local foods to remain healthy and viable. The need to protect these resources is increasingly urgent as we face the growing threat of development.