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The major components of the campus include the Dole-NC State Institute for <br />Advanced Fruit and Vegetable Science; the UNC Center for Excellence in <br />Nutrition; a science boarding school for girls directed by UNC Charlotte; a <br />state•of-the-art Dole Analytical Laboratory; a fermentation facility; and an <br />incubator for start-up firms. Laboratory Corporation of America (LabCorp) will <br />also establish a major presence within the development. Duke University will <br />also locate its Institute for Translational Medicine to the NC Research Campus. <br />Reed Gold Mine <br />Reed Gotd Mine is the site of the first documented gold find in the United <br />States. <br />Portions of the underground tunnels at the Reed mine have been restored for <br />guided tours. A visitor center contains exhibits of gold and historical mining <br />equipment. An orientation film highlights the first gold discovery, and tours of <br />a restored ore-crushing stamp mill are offered. A picnic area is available, and <br />trails wind through the historic mining area. <br />9621 Reed Mine Road <br />Midland, NC 28107 <br />Phone: (704) 721-GOLD (4653) <br />Rocky River <br />Rocky River starts in Iredell County near Mooresville, North Carolina, flows <br />south into Cabarrus County, then continues southeastward to form the tine <br />between Stanly County, North Carolina; Union County, North Carolina; and <br />Anson County, North Carolina. This river is known for its whitewater rafting and <br />scenic beauty and has great opportunities for trails and access points. <br />Environmental Benefits <br />Establishment of greenways and trails can restore natural corridors within <br />already densely populated regions and preserve them in areas soon to be <br />developed. This is particularly important, in rapidly growing areas like the <br />Charlotte region which ranked No. 7 in population increase among the list of <br />the nation's metro areas (US Census Bureau). Such substantial growth can be <br />positive from an economic standpoint, but it places a very serious strain on the <br />area's natural resources such as water and air quality, open space and wildlife <br />habitats. Greenways and trails provide corridors of natural areas within <br />developed land, resulting in significant positive effects on the environmental <br />health of the region. Some of these positive effects are outlined below. But, <br />along with these benefits, The Thread will raise awareness of our special <br />natural resources and help connect us back to nature. <br />G-~ <br />