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2018 Press Releases

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Groups sue feds to stop seismic airgun blasting in Atlantic Ocean

2018 Press Releases, Advocacy, Offshore Oil, Seismic TestingBy Sam RuarkDecember 11, 2018

CHARLESTON, S.C. – Leading environmental groups sued the federal government today to prevent seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean. This extremely loud and dangerous process, which is used to search for…

Chemours signs consent order with state to study and reduce GenX contamination

2018 Press Releases, Advocacy, Climate Change, Emerging Contaminants, Environmental Justice, News, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, StormwaterBy Logan ProchaskaNovember 27, 2018

UPDATE 12/27/18: State environmental officials have extended the public comment period for the proposed consent order. The new deadline for submitting comments on the draft order is Jan. 7, 2019.…

Federation awarded $1.1M to help North Carolina coastal counties

2018 Press Releases, Central Office, Climate Change, Living Shorelines, News, Press ReleasesBy Logan ProchaskaNovember 14, 2018

OCEAN – On Thursday, Nov. 8, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation and partners awarded a $1.1 million grant to the federation for the ‘Living Shorelines for North Carolina Coastal Communities’…

NOAA Marine Debris program

Help Wanted: Commercial watermen and women needed to remove lost crab pots

2018 Press Releases, Crab Pots, Marine Debris, News, Northeast OfficeBy Logan ProchaskaNovember 8, 2018

WANCHESE — The North Carolina Coastal Federation is currently accepting applications from commercial watermen to be hired to assist in its annual on-the-water Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project. The application…

Don’t burn pressure treated wood

2018 Press Releases, Central Office, Climate Change, Educate, Environmental Justice, Press ReleasesBy Logan ProchaskaOctober 4, 2018

OCEAN – Hurricane Florence’s big storm surge destroyed many docks, walkways and bulkheads along our coast. “There are large, mangled piles of chemically preserved lumber and poles from docks and…

Updated: Federation urges the public to stay out of the water after Florence

2018 Press Releases, Climate Change, Emerging Contaminants, Environmental Justice, News, Press Releases, StormwaterBy Logan ProchaskaSeptember 26, 2018

OCEAN – Officials with the North Carolina Coastal Federation and the state of North Carolina advise residents and tourists that it’s not yet safe to swim and wade in coastal…

Oyster Reef Balls used to create new oyster habitat at Wanchese office

2018 Press Releases, Northeast Office, Oyster RestorationBy Danielle HermanJuly 24, 2018

WANCHESE — The North Carolina Coastal Federation worked with a local contractor to deploy 25 oyster reef balls along the shoreline at their office in the Wanchese Marine Industrial Park…

Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary project wraps up second phase and receives funding for third phase

2018 Press Releases, Economic Development, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveBy Logan ProchaskaJuly 18, 2018

CARTERET COUNTY – Last week the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s Community-based Restoration Program announced it recommended $950,000 for the North Carolina Coastal Federation and partners to continue work on…

Parking lot installed at Swansboro Town Hall

2018 Press Releases, StormwaterBy Sam RuarkJuly 10, 2018

SWANSBORO— While most parking lots are designed to get the rain off site as quickly as possible, the Town of Swansboro and the North Carolina Coastal Federation have partnered to…

Second phase of Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary underway

2018 Press Releases, Economic Development, Oyster RestorationBy Danielle HermanMay 18, 2018

CARTERET COUNTY — Construction on the second phase of the Swan Island Oyster Sanctuary began this month as crews started moving granite from the port in Morehead City to the project site.…

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  • July 2022

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Birding Cruise

June 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Birding Cruise

Join local birding experts for an educational cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around…

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 29

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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1 event, 2

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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1 event, 5

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 6

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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1 event, 12

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 13

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

Members and donors are invited out to a special Touch Tank Tuesday this summer! Skip pre-registration and come at your convenience. All you need to do is show “Yes!” on…

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

July 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

The transition to clean energy, including offshore wind, is essential to fight the harmful effects of our changing climate on local communities and wildlife habitats. Offshore wind is an important…

1 event, 20

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

Volunteers joining us on Friday, July 22nd from 10 – 12 p.m. will  work alongside Federation staff and interns to maintain the living shorelines and cleanup marine debris. By maintaining…

1 event, 23

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

July 26 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

This month our volunteers and coastal ambassadors will join Tuesday Night Turtle Talks hosted by Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project. Enjoy presentations about the nesting loggerhead sea turtles of Wrightsville…

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 27

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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0 events, 29

1 event, 30

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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0 events, 1

0 events, 2

1 event, 3

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

August 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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2 events, 6

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

August 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

August 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

August 6, 2022 5:30PM - 8:30 PM Doors Open at 4:30 PM Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a fun summer evening celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful coast at the…

June 26
June 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Birding Cruise

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June 28
June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

June 29
June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 2
July 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 5
July 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 6
July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 9
July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 12
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 13
July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 16
July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 19
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

  • There are no events on this day.
July 9
July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 12
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 13
July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 16
July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 19
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

July 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

July 20
July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

  • There are no events on this day.
July 22
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

July 23
July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
July 26
July 26 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 27
July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
July 30
July 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
August 3
August 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

  • There are no events on this day.
  • There are no events on this day.
August 6
August 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

August 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

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