Federation contributes to Latest RAE Living Shorelines report.

Federation contributes to Latest RAE Living Shorelines report.

The latest report from Restore America's Estuaries, "Living Shorelines: From Barriers to Opportunities" has been issued and features contributions from the federation.

Living shorelines are a suite of techniques that offer property owners the opportunity to protect and restore their shoreline using more naturally-occurring systems like salt marsh and oyster reefs while

Whole Foods 5% Giving Day

Becky Peter 6/26/15 As part of Whole Foods Market Wilmington’s Community Giving Program, the North Carolina Coastal Federation was chosen as the recipient for a 5% Giving Day on June 10.  The 5% Giving Day program at Whole Foods showcases a local nonprofit organization in the store for one day,
Wrightsville Stems Flow of Runoff

Wrightsville Stems Flow of Runoff

WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – Efforts to reduce polluted stormwater runoff flowing into waterways around Wrightsville Beach are turning up dramatic results.
Stand Up Paddle Board Raffle

Stand Up Paddle Board Raffle

Join or renew your annual membership in the North Carolina Coastal Federation this summer and be entered twice to win a 12 foot Sweetwater Designed Standup Paddleboard (SUP) and paddle, valued at $1,850 retail. The 12-foot SUP is a special edition lowrider board with Sweetwater graphics and paddle. There are
Meet our AmeriCorps Project GEOS Members!

Meet our AmeriCorps Project GEOS Members!

The federation is hosting three AmeriCorps Project GEOS members this summer, with one member at each regional office. The AmeriCorps members are working on a multitude of projects throughout our three offices, focusing on environmental education. Hosted by the Conservation Trust for North Carolina, AmeriCorps Project GEOS is a ten-month
Shaping Our Economic Future: Offshore Oil Drilling in N.C.

Shaping Our Economic Future: Offshore Oil Drilling in N.C.

Shaping Our Economic Future: Offshore Oil Drilling in N.C.Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation on July 31 at the New Bern Convention Center for a public forum on offshore drilling and what it means for North Carolina.

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Todd Miller Receives “Academy Award” for the Ocean

Todd Miller Receives “Academy Award” for the Ocean

Todd Miller, founder and executive director of the North Carolina Coastal Federation, was named Thursday a “Hero of the Seas” as part of the prestigious Peter Benchley Ocean Awards. The awards celebrate outstanding leaders who help preserve our oceans and support the coastal communities that rely on a beautiful and
North Topsail Beach Project Nears Permit Limit

North Topsail Beach Project Nears Permit Limit

NORTH TOPSAIL BEACH UPDATE, MAY 8, 2015 On April 29th the Corps of Engineers approved the extension request by the town contingent upon compliance with the terms of the biological opinion issued by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. The town also received approval from the Division of Coastal Management
Ithaca College Students Spend Spring Break Volunteering

Ithaca College Students Spend Spring Break Volunteering

April, 2015 The federation depends on volunteers to accomplish various education and restoration task and this month has been a revolving door of visiting student groups that traveled from afar to dedicate their spring breaks to service work. A group from The University of Akron traveled to Manteo with 22
Manns Harbor - Preserving Access and Tradition

Manns Harbor – Preserving Access and Tradition

Preserving Manns Harbor Access and Tradition
Coastal Development Projects Receive Stewardship Award

Coastal Development Projects Receive Stewardship Award

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
Hoop Pole Creek Clean Up

Hoop Pole Creek Clean Up

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.
Hatteras Island Oyster Roast

Hatteras Island Oyster Roast

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.
Juntos

Juntos

One of the Coastal Federation's former northeast office interns, Daniel Salazar, is a busy man. In addition to attending school and working full time, he spent one day a week providing valuable outreach for the Federation to Latinos. Daniel connected us with a youth group named Juntos. Juntos means “Together”
Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach

Sunset Beach residents question a proposed development on what was formerly Mad Inlet in Brunswick County. The area used to be classified as hazardous.
Stopping the Loss of Forested Wetlands that Line our Coast

Stopping the Loss of Forested Wetlands that Line our Coast

In 2013, the federation received phone calls from two Pamlico County residents, a farmer and a real estate agent, who raised alarms that wetlands were being cleared to be converted to farmland without permits.  The Corps of Engineers had okayed the clearing, saying that ditches on the property had already
Touch Tank Tuesdays are back this summer, and better than ever!

Touch Tank Tuesdays are back this summer, and better than ever!

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