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.
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.
As we dive into a new year here at the coast, we’re already gearing up for some exciting events for our members and friends. From annual oyster roasts to new exciting happenings, we have a lot in store for 2025 as we work to protect and restore the coast.
Check out the latest on the Coastal Federation’s activities, we’re now accepting applications for the 2025 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, Great events are coming up, and we’ve got gift ideas for everyone on your list!
Check out the latest on the Coastal Federation’s activities, including the removal of abandoned and derelict vessel, read the series on increasing wildfire risk in North Carolina, a farm-to-fork oyster experience, and educational excursions at Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
The final push to remove lost fishing gear for the year has wrapped up, The Federation is attending several events in honor of Earth Month and be sure to shop our exclusive apparel with Recover Brands in April.
The New Salt Marsh Program has a new director, Educators in the northeast welcome a group to the office, Lost Fishing Gear Recovery had a successful year, and Join us at the upcoming Roast for the Coast.
NC Coast wins big in state budget, Shellebrate the mighty oyster, building better docks, Jockey’s Ridge living shoreline progress and more!
Join us for our upcoming Pelican Awards and Taste of The Coast Celebration, learn about the Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary, Jones Island cleanup, Empower Wilmington and more!
News Roundup: Getting ready for hurricane season, restoring wetlands, State of Change on PBS, upcoming celebrations and a landmark year for oysters.
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…
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…
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…
Executive Director to speak at State of Change discussion Climate change and how the warming globe will affect us is a massive topic and it can be a difficult one…
Lost Fishing Gear Recovery The year is just getting started, but things are quickly ramping up here at the Coastal Federation. In January with the help of 24 local fishermen…