Clone of Share Data 2026-02-11

Sampling for Neuse River Waterdog by NHP staff

Data Sharing

Our database houses information collected by Heritage Staff as well as a wide array of partners. We rely on professional biologists and volunteers to share information that will keep our database accurate and up to date.

Contribute Animal Data

Submit information about any of North Carolina's rare animals.

Contribute Plant Data

Submit information about any of North Carolina's rare plants.

Conduct Research

Contact the Natural Heritage Program with ideas for natural heritage research that you could conduct.

Reports that have been especially helpful include:

Baseline Surveys of Conservation Areas
Biological Assessments
Element Occurrence Reports (new occurrences and updated information about known locations)
GIS shapefiles
Journal Articles
M.S. Theses and Dissertations
Management Plans
Site Survey Reports
Species Lists

We depend on information shared by partners to help document the biological resources of our state. To contribute your observations, reports, or other data, contact us at natural.heritage@dncr.nc.gov.