THE MISSION
Three Rivers Land Trust is working to purchase lands on the Tuckertown Reservoir owned by ALCOA in order to keep these lands accessible to the public for recreation (as Gamelands); with the ultimate goal of transferring the ownership of these lands to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Time is of the essence, these lands could be sold for development tomorrow. We need your support now to keep these lands open to the public, to protect water quality, and to provide habitat to numerous wildlife species.
THE MISSION
Three Rivers Land Trust is working to purchase lands on the Tuckertown Reservoir owned by ALCOA in order to keep these lands accessible to the public for recreation (as Gamelands); with the ultimate goal of transferring the ownership of these lands to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Time is of the essence, these lands could be sold for development tomorrow. We need your support now to keep these lands open to the public, to protect water quality, and to provide habitat to numerous wildlife species.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Proudly show your support for the Save Tuckertown Campaign by displaying a yard sign at your home or business. Yard signs are a visible way to help raise awareness and demonstrate your commitment to protecting Tuckertown for future generations.
With a donation of $100 or more to the campaign, you will qualify to receive a yard sign as a thank-you for your generous support. Once your donation is received, TRLT staff will coordinate the pickup of your sign.
SHOW YOUR SUPPORT
Proudly show your support for the Save Tuckertown Campaign by displaying a yard sign at your home or business. Yard signs are a visible way to help raise awareness and demonstrate your commitment to protecting Tuckertown for future generations. With a donation of $100 or more to the campaign, you will qualify to receive a yard sign as a thank-you for your generous support. Once your donation is received, TRLT staff will coordinate the pickup of your sign.
A Message from Jim Shockey
A Message from Jim Shockey
“My success in the outdoors industry has a lot to do with having access to public lands. Right now, public access to long standing gamelands in North Carolina is under threat of development. Over 4,000 acres of privately owned but publicly accessible land is on the market. Join me in supporting the effort to Save Tuckertown in North Carolina.”
– Jim Shockey
Author, Naturalist, Outfitter, TV Producer, and Host of “Shock Therapy” on the Outdoor Channel.
“My success in the outdoors industry has a lot to do with having access to public lands. Right now, public access to long standing gamelands in North Carolina is under threat of development. Over 4,000 acres of privately owned but publicly accessible land is on the market. Join me in supporting the effort to Save Tuckertown in North Carolina.”
– Jim Shockey
Author, Naturalist, Outfitter, TV Producer, and Host of “Shock Therapy” on the Outdoor Channel.
A Message from the hunting public
A Message from the hunting public
Frequently Asked Questions
Who owns the land now?
These parcels have been privately owned by Alcoa for decades and enrolled in the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Gameland Program, making them accessible to the public.
Wasn't this land already conserved?
These lands were not part of the 2007 Relicensing Settlement Agreement and therefore were not conserved in 2019 and 2021 by Three Rivers Land Trust or the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission. View the 2007 Relicensing Settlement Agreement here.
If purchased by TRLT, will these lands be publicly accessible?
Yes, if TRLT is successful in purchasing these lands they will be accessible by the public as a part of the NC Wildlife Commission Gamelands Program.
What happens if the land is purchased before TRLT raises enough funding to purchase?
If we are unsuccessful in raising enough funds in time to purchase these lands, the money will be utilized on a future Gameland acquisition project.
Will the land be owned by the state?
All of the Tuckertown lands that are acquired by TRLT will be transferred to the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Does TRLT buy land from public agencies?
TRLT does not purchase land from public agencies. Instead we purchase land that we can transfer to public agencies in order to expand public recreational opportunities. To date we have transferred over 8,000 acres of land to the public trust.
What will happen when the land is purchased and is awaiting transfer to the NCWRC?
The land will remain as a public Gameland while it is awaiting transfer to the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission.
Where are the properties located?
