 Who We Are
The Tyrrell
County Ecotourism Committee is a
subcommittee of the Tyrrell County Tourism
Authority – the first in the state, to our
knowledge, that has formally created a
special committee dedicated to promoting
ecotourism.
The Ecotourism
Committee is comprised of representatives
from local, state, and federal government
agencies; non-profit organizations; and
local business owners. (See
Our Members)
What We Do
We work to
promote and protect the county’s vast
natural resources through tourism, in a
manner that benefits the local economy and
pays tribute to the region’s rich cultural
heritage.
Why We Do It
Tyrrell
County, situated in northeastern North
Carolina within the Albemarle-Pamlico
estuary, provides a perfect backdrop for
ecotourism. Eighty-five percent of the
county’s land base is wetlands, which
provide critical habitat for more than 20
rare, threatened and endangered species, as
well as an abundance of waterfowl and
neotropical migratory birds. Northeastern
North Carolina also has a rich Native
American and African American heritage and a
long history of residents making a living
off the land and water, through agriculture,
forestry, and fishing.
Recognizing
the importance of these natural and cultural
resources, Tyrrell County has formally
adopted ecotourism as an economic
development strategy. |
