Welcome to the North Carolina Coastal Federation

Get on the Bus:

Join Your Neighbors to Support

 Clean Coastal Waters

New state rules to stem the tide of polluted runoff that is poisoning our coastal waters are under attack from a coalition of special interests aided by some county governments. Opponents want to weaken or delay effective stormwater controls and plan to take their fight to the N.C. General Assembly when it convenes in May. 

If you support clean coastal waters, take a daytrip to Raleigh June 4 for a good, old-fashioned rally on the Legislative Mall.  The N.C. Coastal Federation is sponsoring three buses that will leave from Manteo, Morehead City and Wilmington...more. 

Waters at Risk:

Meetings Focus on Carteret Waters

The N.C. Coastal Federation will sponsor two free public meetings in May to discuss the health of the rivers, creeks and sounds in Carteret County and what you can do to protect them.

• May 8: Smyrna Elementary School, Smyrna
• May 20: Western Park Community Center, Cedar Point

Both meetings start at 7 p.m.

Scientists and state officials and local government officials will talk about the health of the county's waters and programs that are available for you to protect them.

Federation staff members will explain new rules intended to stem the tide of poison runoff and what you you can help to ensure their survival in the coming legislative fight.

Excursions at the Cape

The N.C. Coastal Federation and the Carteret County Parks and Recreation Department will once again this summer offer guided explorations of the natural beauty of Cape Lookout National Seashore. Two types of excursions will be available... more.

Todd Miller: Tarheel of the Week

Todd Miller, the N.C. Coastal Federation's founder and executive director, was honored as the Raleigh News & Observer's Tarheel of the Week.

What does climate change mean for N.C.?

The N.C. Coastal Federation is co-sponsoring several free public workshops and meetings to explore the effects of climate change  on North Carolina.

Workshops on how a changing climate can effect North Carolina and how you can make a difference will be held in six cities across the state as part of the Take Action Tour On Climate Change that ... more.

Ocean outfalls a problem in Dare

The state Department of Transportation has received permits to rebuild three pipes that will carry polluted runoff into the Atlantic Ocean in Dare County. Two of pipes will be in Nags Head and one in Kill Devil Hills. The pipes carry runoff polluted with gas, oil, lawn chemicals, sediment and bacteria into the surf. The runoff could endanger human health and marine animals.

Read about the outfalls and other current coastal issues, along with news about the N.C. Coastal Federation, in the spring issue of Coastal Review, our quarterly newsletter.

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Check out our monthly happenings

Our Monthly Briefings is a new feauture that will let you keep up with events, projects and volunteer activities. 

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Our Mission

To provide citizens and groups with the assistance they need to take an active role in the stewardship of North Carolina’s coastal water quality and natural resources.

Our Concern
Conserving the natural beauty and productivity of our coast so that it remains a great place to live, work and visit is what the NC Coastal Federation is all about.

Who We Are
Since 1982 the North Carolina Coastal Federation has worked with citizens to safeguard the state’s coastal rivers, creeks, sounds and beaches. We are the state's only non-profit organization focused exclusively on protecting and restoring the coast of North Carolina through education, advocacy, and habitat preservation and restoration. As a private, non-profit organization, our work is supported by foundations, companies, organizations and, most importantly, people like you.

What We’re Doing
We help people take an active role in the wise management of coastal resources by:

• Advocating for the Coastal Environment
• Encouraging Enforcement of Environmental Laws
• Educating Citizens, Students and Community Leaders
• Preserving and Restoring Habitat and Water Quality

What You Can Do

• Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation
• Learn more about coastal issues
• Become involved by attending meetings and planning sessions
• Contact your local, state and federal representatives and express your opinion of issues (Call us if you need to know who to contact!)
• Volunteer for the Federation or other environmental groups