W B Umstead State Park

Umstead Coalition
The Umstead Coalition is dedicated to the appreciation, use, and preservation of William B. Umstead State Park and the Richland Creek natural area

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Mountains to Sea Trail

Friends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail
FMST’s mission is to bring together communities and volunteers to build the Mountains-to-Sea Trail, a simple footpath connecting the state’s natural treasures for the enjoyment and education of people

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Mayo River State Park

Friends of Mayo River State Park
New Friends group to support the Mayo River State Park opening in Spring 2010

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Lake Waccamaw State Park

Friends of Lake Waccamaw State Park
A group of citizens dedicated to protecting water quality, recreation uses, and the dynamics of Lake Waccamaw.

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Jockey's Ridge State Park

Friends of Jockey's Ridge State Park  
A nonprofit organization established in 1990 for the support and maintenance of programs and the development of facilities of Jockey's Ridge State Park 

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Haw River State Park

Friends of Haw River State Park 
Promoting And Protecting The Haw River State Park For All To  Enjoy.

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Fort Macon State Park

Friends of Fort Macon 
An all volunteer tax exempt organization have as their mission the support of the Fort.

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Falls Lake State Recreation Area

Falls Lake - BW  Wells Association
Strives to educate the public about B.W. Wells, North Carolina's first plant ecologist, and promote his conservation ethics. The Association will achieve its mission primarily by assisting the N.C. Division of Parks and Recreation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to preserve, restore and interpret the unique cultural and natural resources at Rock Cliff Farm, the site of Wells' retirement.

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Eno River State Park

ENO River Association 
Organized in 1965, and incorporated in 1975 as a tax-exempt, non-profit Corporation to assist federal, state and local agencies to establish public parks along the Eno River Valley, to promote the preservation of the Eno through educational and scientific means, and to cooperate with other local, state and national conservation groups to preserve the environment. 

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Dismal Swamp State Park

Friends of Dismal Swamp State Park
A non-profit 501c(3) group that helps support the Dismal Swamp State Park educational efforts. The group raises money from the sale of products located at the park's visitor center, through membership, donations, and events. The group also provides many hours of volunteer work.

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Crowders Mountain State Park

Friends of Crowder's Mountain
Formed to help preserve and protect the park's educational and recreational offerings beyond what can be supported by tax dollars alone. 

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North Carolina State Parks and Recreation The North Carolina State Parks System exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment; and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.