This month, our dedicated volunteers made remarkable progress restoring wetlands at Carolina Beach State Park by planting thousands of native grasses to protect vital coastal ecosystems. We also celebrated more than a decade of growth at our southeast office with the unveiling of a stunning new mural.
Living along the coast, fishing in all forms plays an important role in the economy and the environment, and by working together, we can ensure that our coastal waters stay healthy for current and future generations. Learn more about how you can get involved in the Federation’s work that supports healthy coastal ecosystems and thriving fisheries.
This month, we’re excited to share highlights from our recent Coastal Summit, where voices from across North Carolina came together to discuss the future of our coast. From inspiring keynote speeches to stories of engaging field trips with local students, our ongoing efforts to preserve and improve coastal ecosystems continue to gain momentum. In this edition, we also share some upcoming volunteer opportunities and ways you can support our vital work. Together, we can ensure a healthier and more vibrant coastal environment for generations to come!
Planting for Future Restoration Construction has officially begun on the first-of-its-kind ‘Donor’ Salt Marsh at the Coastal Federation’s North River Wetlands Preserve. The one-acre salt marsh will provide thousands of…
Celebrating Community, Restoration, and Commitment at the Coast. Recently the Federation organized marine debris clean-up efforts. This year’s annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast was one for the record books, thanks to everyone who joined us.
The Federation hosted the second annual Coastal STEM Career Fair for 90 students, and tickets are still available for the Taste of the Coast on August 3!
The Federation and partners have launched the NC Salt Marsh Action Plan, A group of Realtors joined staff at a living shoreline monitoring event, and Get your tickets now to join us at the Taste of the Coast Celebration and Pelican Awards in August!
News Roundup: Getting ready for hurricane season, restoring wetlands, State of Change on PBS, upcoming celebrations and a landmark year for oysters.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…