Two alerts about offshore oil
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and partner organizations filed a motion for a preliminary injunction on Wednesday, Feb. 21, 2019 to block seismic surveys from beginning in the Atlantic Outer…
Groups seek court order blocking Atlantic seismic blasting
Press release via Oceana CHARLESTON, SC – A group of conservation organizations today asked a federal judge to block the start of harmful seismic airgun blasting in the Atlantic Ocean,…
Groups sue feds to stop seismic airgun blasting in Atlantic Ocean
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…
Recent authorizations related to seismic testing can negatively impact marine life in North Carolina
On Nov. 30, 2018 the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) granted incidental harassment authorizations (IHAs) to five companies that submitted applications to conduct geophysical surveys along the Atlantic Outer Continental…
Federation opposes Well Control Rule change
The North Carolina Coastal Federation recently signed on to a comment letter written by the Southern Environmental Law Center in opposition to the proposed Well Control Rule changes. The Well…
A resounding no to offshore oil drilling
submit your comment by march 9 The federal government wouldn’t go to the coast for a public meeting — so the people who live on the coast came to them.…
“Rally to Raleigh” to Oppose Offshore Oil and Gas Off of Our Coast
“Rally to Raleigh” to Oppose Offshore Oil and Gas Off of Our Coast Buses will be leaving from Wilmington, Morehead City and Nags Head to bring coastal residents to the…
Gov. Cooper speaks at Pelican Awards
Gov. Roy Cooper spoke at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Awards and 35th Anniversary Soundside Soiree Aug. 5, where he called on the state to recommit to protecting…
Attend offshore oil public hearing Aug. 7, 9 or 10
Earlier this week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced it is hosting three public hearings on the potential oil and gas leasing program. Your attendance is needed. Please plan to attend…
‘Not off our coast’ — Gov. Cooper comes out strong against offshore oil and seismic blasting
Today Gov. Roy Cooper announced his opposition to offshore oil drilling and seismic blasting. At an event at Fort Macon State Park in Atlantic Beach, he said he was proud…