In May 2005, the Chattahoochee Hill Country Conservancy (CHC) was honored with a significant wetlands conservation grant from the Banrock Station Wetlands Conservation Fund. This recognition highlighted the organization’s ongoing efforts to couple sustainable development with the permanent preservation of greenspace in southwest Fulton County and beyond.
The award, a result of the new partnership between Australia-based Banrock Station Wines and the U.S.-based Conservation Fund, aimed to protect and restore sensitive wetlands across the United States. The CHC was one of only 50 recipients nationwide to receive this grant, which focused on the restoration of the headwaters of Lee Creek and the White Oak Creek wetlands within the CHC area.
CHC Conservancy President Stacy Patton expressed the organization’s excitement and honor in receiving the grant, noting the importance of protecting vital watersheds and the role of public/private partnerships in achieving environmental goals.
Banrock Station Manager Tony Sharley emphasized the company’s commitment to conservation efforts globally, with projects in 12 countries. The grant underscored Banrock Station’s dedication to environmental marketing, with proceeds from wine sales supporting wetland restoration and conservation initiatives worldwide.
This recognition is a testament to the CHC’s dedication to preserving the natural environment and fostering sustainable development in the region. The organization’s efforts have made a significant impact on local conservation and continue to draw national attention.