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News Roundup: the 2023 N.C. Oyster Summit, saving salt marshes and restoring tidal marsh at Carolina Beach State Park

Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts It’s not too late to register and join us at N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts, Future Roasts in Raleigh on May 9 & 10th. This summit will bring together oyster researchers, managers, harvesters, restauranteurs, state legislators, educators, and hopefully oyster lovers like you. This two-day

Roast for the Coast Supports Oyster Restoration It’s been several years since we’ve been able to host a big event in our southeast region, but this year we’re excited to announce that we’re having a Roast for the Coast in Wilmington. This fun-filled event will take place on March 11th

The Coastal Federation partnered with the Town of Surf City to install a 215-foot living shoreline designed and fabricated by Sandbar Oyster Company. This living shoreline is made from interlocking frames, together called the Oyster Catcher Substrate™ system, providing a tidal reef structure to optimize oyster growth. 

In 2022, the Coastal Federation partnered with North Topsail Beach to install a 175-foot living shoreline designed and fabricated by Sandbar Oyster Company.

For the Coastal Federation, this new beginning is an opportunity to build on our successes in 2022 and continue our impactful work to protect and restore our stunning coast.

Work Wraps up at The North River Wetlands Preserve In November the Coastal Federation along with contractors placed the final two water control structures out at the North River Wetlands Preserve in Carteret County. The completion of this work officially wraps up the restoration of the 6,000-acre property which is

Wrightsville Beach Takes A Stand Against Marine Debris Over the past month, our team has continued to see great strides in the fight against marine debris and more specifically unencapsulated polystyrene or unwrapped floating docks. The foam in these docks can be easily broken apart in severe weather and once

Wild Oysters and What to Do with All Those Empty Shells The air is beginning to have that familiar fall chill and with the new season comes the beginning of wild oyster harvest season. As many of you gear up to celebrate Autumn with an oyster roast we want to

Public invited to Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting For the first time in more than a year, the public is being asked to attend a meeting about the work taking place to restore Lake Mattamuskeet in Hyde County. The Coastal Federation along with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the N.C. Wildlife

Reaching New Audiences Through Touch Tank Tuesday The power of all people of diverse backgrounds coming together can make transformational differences in our communities. In a healthy estuarine ecosystem, there is a wide diversity of plants and animals that all play an important role in maintaining that balance. So is

Summer Campers build living shoreline in Pamlico County Interest continues to build around living shorelines, as a way to protect and stabilize eroding shorelines and we couldn’t be more excited. The work takes on even more meaning when we get to involve the next generation of coastal advocates. Throughout June

Learn about Coastal Ecosystems during Touch Tank Tuesday Don’t miss an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and join in on an excellent learning experience with Touch Tank Tuesday. This event allows visitors of all ages to interact with different plants and animals that are found in the waters around

State of the River Panel On June first, Cape Fear River Watch will be hosting the first-ever ‘State of the River’ forum. During the event, our Coastal Scientist Kerri Allen will be speaking. The forum hopes to provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from area experts about the Cape

Executive Director to speak at State of Change discussion Climate change and how the warming globe will affect us is a massive topic and it can be a difficult one to fully understand, that’s why PBS North Carolina, NC Science Festival, and the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences are

Spring is on its way! Get your yard ready for “April showers” with tips from Smart Yards. By simply redirecting one downspout, you can steer 12 gallons of rainwater per minute into your yard (and away from pollution). The whole family can get involved. Spring break is the perfect time

Lost Fishing Gear Recovery The year is just getting started, but things are quickly ramping up here at the Coastal Federation. In January with the help of 24 local fishermen and women, the Federation was able to collect and remove more than 1,000 lost crab pots from our coastal waters.

2021 is ending and as we begin to prepare for the new year ahead, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is also taking this time to reflect on our accomplishments during this year. This year much like 2020 offered many challenges as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to pose a threat to