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.