Construction begins at Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary

North River Wetlands Preserve open to public

2017 Press Releases, Economic Development, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveBy Danielle Herman May 16, 2017

CARTERET COUNTY — Crews have started moving about 25,000 tons of limestone marl as construction is underway on the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary. “After months of planning and preparation by our staff, as well as by the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries and other partners, it’s great to see Stevens Towing breaking ground on the…

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Central Office, News, Places, Restore and Preserve, WetlandsBy Caroline May 16, 2017

The North Carolina Coastal Federation is now offering public access to the North River Wetlands Preserve in Otway. Access to the preserve is a member benefit. Federation members are allowed access for free and non-members are asked to pay a small fee of $5 per person, per day. The preserve is open from dawn to…