On January 7, 2026: The NCWHF contributed $25,000 to Trout Unlimited’ s project to restore riparian buffers on the NCWRC’s owned and operated Fish Hatchery on a 2.3 mile stretch along Armstrong Creek in Marion, NC.
Environmental Benefits Include:
Trout Unlimited will plant native trees to restore riparian buffers to:
-Stabilize stream banks
-Shade surface waters to blunt thermal gain
-Diffuse flood level flows
-Create wildlife habitat
-Improve water quality
Project Dates: March 16 – 27, 2026