State of the Coast Reports

Coastal Report Card
When he ran for his second term, President Ronald Regan asked voters: Are you better off today than you were four years ago? We can gauge the effectiveness of efforts to protect our coast by asking a similar question. Is our coast better off today than it was one year ago? Is it better off today than it was a decade ago? What about 50 years? SOC Paper: Mike Easley's "Comprehensive" Clean Water Plan

Year In Review
Four major goals were highlighted and distributed by the
Coastal Federation in the 2000 State of the Coast Report. The goals were originally established to help citizens evaluate the effectiveness of our political leaders. Unfortunately, we've seen few tangible products from leadership so far. However, here's what the Coastal Federation, citizens and other environmental groups have accomplished over the past 12 months.

Regional Outlook for North Carolina
NCCF takes a look at growth in North Carolina by region: Southeast Region, Central Region, and Northeast Region.

Planning for the Next Generation
Planning can help communities direct development to appropriate areas with minimal impact on the environment. But plans must be well thought-out and carried out to make a positive difference. SOC Paper: A Plan for All Seasons

In Praise of The White Oak
There are too few places in the coastal region with pristine natural features. The White Oak River is a place worth preserving for future generations.
SOC Paper: White Oak River Wild and Scenic Designation

Business As Usual
Surprise announcements and poor siting of industries result in heartburn for citizens and headaches for economic developers. Should citizens really be blamed for projects that are designed to fail?
SOC Paper: Safeguards for Economic Development

Southern Exposure
Along the southeastern coast of North Carolina, sand is being sloughed on to beaches like there's no tomorrow. But short sand supplies and storms could spell trouble for an erosion strategy based on beach renourishment alone.
SOC Paper: NCCF's Position on Beach Renourishment

Legislative Year In Review
The General Assembly made little progress on coastal (or other environmental) issues this year, pouring its energies instead into the state's budget problems.

Call to Action Directory
Help protect the coast! When you see a problem, help solve it by calling the organization that can do something about it!