More than 150 state legislators, commercial fishermen, mariculturists, government, academic, private and non-profit professionals met in Raleigh to explore the economic and environmental returns on investing in North Carolina’s oyster restoration, enhancement and production.
Preserving Manns Harbor Access and Tradition
On Thursday, February 19, the federation and other members of the Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition recognized development projects in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties for their environmental stewardship at the 2015 Annual Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Awards Luncheon. Civic leaders, development professionals, planners and community members gathered at the Terraces on…
The benefits of restoring North Carolina’s coastline extend beyond the state’s environment, infusing millions of dollars into local economies, according to a recent report that will be unveiled in Raleigh on Tuesday. Coastal Restoration and Community Economic Development in North Carolina, a study of RTI International, examined the economic effects on local economies of four…
On March 7, nearly 40 volunteers spent their Saturday morning collecting litter and debris from the Hoop Pole Creek Preserve in Atlantic Beach. The Preserve supports a healthy maritime forest and coastal marsh habitat, and is an important natural refuge for fish and wildlife.
The second annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast that took place Saturday, February 21, was a huge success! Over 300 people attended the event, including many Dare County Commissioners. Everyone was thankful for a clearing in the weather and enjoyed all the festivities on the waterfront at Oden’s Dock.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 6,000-acre restoration project at North River Farms in eastern Carteret County is one of the largest wetland restoration projects in North Carolina and is among the largest project of its kind in the nation. The primary goal of the project is to return farmland back to its original state –…
The federation is leading a collaborative effort to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff flowing into Bradley and Hewletts Creeks.
Ever wonder what a live shrimp, crab or whelk looks like? Find out during our weekly Touch Tank Tuesdays. This fun event connects children and adults alike with the many organisms that live in our local waters, including blue crabs, sea urchins, starfish, sea squirts and more! Drop in 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on…
Teaching Students with Oysters Most folks enjoy eating oysters — but students working with the North Carolina Coastal Federation like to also learn about why oysters are so valuable to the environment. The federation’s multifaceted Oyster Education Program connects students to the coast using the oyster in the classroom and in the field. The classroom…
