Project Number: 323

County: Elbert

State: GA

Year Conserved: 2017

Acreage Conserved: 128.11

Land Type: Habitat

Conservation Values: Mesic Hardwood Forest is a GA DNR SWAP high priority. Little Beaverdam Creek drains to Beaverdam Creek and the Savannah River, ranked freshwater for At-Risk Fish and Mussel Species. Supports quality habitat for robust redhorse. Supports Elbert County Comprehensive Plan goals. Exposed granite outcrops. Proximity to Elbert Co, Hart Co, and Broad River WMAs, Piedmont National Wildlife Refuge, Watson Mill Bridge State Park. Relief from development pressure seen in Clarke County and Athens.