Neuse Islands Wilderness Secured | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 4, 2026 · 1m

Four million six hundred thousand dollars just secured eight hundred acres of pristine swamp forest—the Neuse Islands Wilderness—connecting vital habitats and protecting ancient cypress groves, Native American sites, and a historic Black cemetery, all while helping flood control and preserving North Carolina’s natural legacy, thanks to a rare coalition of local, state, and even U.S. Air Force funding, with guided hikes planned for fall. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level…