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2023 Impact Report
Judy Allison
Lee Harper Vason
Judy, Dinny, and Lee believe it’s absolutely essential to
Dinny Harper Addison
“Judy, Lee, and Dinny have gone above and
get these at-risk lands into the hands of conservancies
beyond to help us raise awareness and funds to
such as FCNC to protect the character of Blowing Rock.
permanently protect this iconic tract of land,” Kota
re昀氀ected. “The generous people who donated to
“Projects like this are a great opportunity
to educate the community because we
found that many people assumed the
property was already part of the Pisgah
National Forest and didn’t know that it was
privately held, which means that it could be
developed.” re昀氀ected Lee.
the cause because of Judy, Dinny, and Lee are
truly leaving a legacy. We are proud to honor them
with our highest award to show our gratitude for
their partnership. This viewshed and the precious
headwaters are protected in perpetuity because of
their interest, hard work and partnership,” he added.
Judy, Dinny, and Lee’s contributions are ensuring
that people understand the fragility of the Blowing
Rock area and the surrounding landscape. “This
land is precious and once it’s gone, you can’t get
it back. You’ve got the headwaters of three major
rivers within a few hundred feet of each other.
Everything that happens at Blowing Rock impacts
those watersheds below us. We all need to make
land and water conservation the highest priority. It’s
our responsibility to preserve and protect it for future
generations,” said Judy.
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