The purpose of this grant is to provide funding to the NC Coastal Land Trust for support necessary to secure lands surrounding USMCAS Cherry Point and USMC Base Camp Lejeune and avoid incompatible land development. Golden LEAF funds would help close at least two encroachment projects for which capital funds are appropriated from other sources and help initiate three new projects. NCCLT expects that continuation of the Encroachment Partnership will be a key component in the state’s preparation for the next Base Realignment and Closing Commission.
