Protecting the coast over oysters and brews
In October we had two great oyster shell recycling events that included local beer and fresh seafood, and there’s more to come in November. Proceeds from the events will benefit…
Volunteers finish an oyster reef, recycle crab pots
Wednesday, July 27 was a hot day, but that didn’t deter the wonderful volunteers in Manteo from completing an oyster reef in Shallowbag Bay on Roanoke Island. Six volunteers came out for a…
NOAA recommends federation receive $1.275 million grant
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has been recommended to receive $1.275 million for oyster restoration in the Pamlico Sound by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, with the potential to…
Camp teaches teens importance of volunteering, environmental protection
Northeast staff at the North Carolina Coastal Federation teamed up with Jennette’s Pier in Nags Head for Service in Science Camp, which gave participants a chance to see a variety…
State budget funds oyster restoration, crab pot cleanup
Both coastal conservationists and shellfish growers agree that the new state budget makes important new investments in the state’s oyster industry. North Carolina Coastal Federation staff members learned Monday night…
Marsh toe revetment progress continues at Trinity Center
Volunteers again gathered at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores to put down oyster bags for a marsh toe revetment that will eventually extend 500 feet along the shore. Building…
Teaming up to protect Newport River shoreline
Staff and interns at the North Carolina Coastal Federation teamed up with counselors from Camp Albemarle on Tuesday, May 31 to protect a shoreline along the Newport River from erosion…
Volunteers help build marsh toe revetment at Trinity Center
Volunteers from the local community came out to Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores on Wednesday to help protect and restore our shorelines, one bag full of recycled oyster shells…
National Teacher Appreciation Month
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month. The Coastal Federation is lucky to call Sandie Cecelski, an influential and respected teacher, a board member. Sandie has spent the last 30 years…
Chris Connaway
Meet our Partners: Chris Connaway Our work touches the lives of everyone who lives, plays, and works at the coast. One of our contractors, Chris Connaway of Connaway Marine Construction,…
Coastal Speaker Series: What’s In Your Oyster?
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 4, 2016 Contact: Becky Peter Phone: 910.509.2838 Email: rebeccap@nccoast.org Coastal Speaker Series: What’s In Your Oyster? WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – Join us to learn more…
Coastal Speaker Series Features the Latest on Coastal Issues Facing the Southeast N.C. coast
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 20, 2015 Contact: Becky Peter Phone: 910.509.2838 Email: rebeccap@nccoast.org Coastal Speaker Series Features the Latest on Coastal Issues Facing the Southeast N.C. coast WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH…
Oyster Restoration in the Cape Fear River
Oysters were once plentiful in the lower Cape Fear River. They formed extensive reefs and lined the marshy shoreline of this dynamic river. Major alterations to the Cape Fear River…
Building New Oyster Reefs on Roanoke Island- a Novel Technique
The federation and volunteers have been busy building oyster reefs this summer out of recycled crab pots and bags of oyster shell. Volunteers from Youth Build in Elizabeth City, Jennette’s…
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Video courtesy of the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation.