Cheers to a New Year on the Coast!
A Review of 2022 It’s hard to believe a new year is already upon us. For the Coastal Federation, this new beginning is an opportunity to build on our successes…
Falling in Love with Oysters
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…
Summer Activities are Heating Up at the Coastal Federation
Summer Campers build living shoreline in Pamlico County Interest continues to build around living shorelines, as a way to protect and stabilize eroding shorelines and we couldn’t be more excited.…
Hopping into Spring
Spring is on its way! Get your yard ready for “April showers” with tips from Smart Yards. By simply redirecting one downspout, you can steer 12 gallons of rainwater per minute…
Review of a Great Year
2021 is ending and as we begin to prepare for the new year ahead, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is also taking this time to reflect on our accomplishments during…
North Carolina Coastal Federation Unveils Statewide Plan to Protect and Restore Oysters
OCEAN, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Coastal Federation released the North Carolina Oyster Blueprint for 2021-2025, an action strategy created by more than 50 contributors across the state to advance restoration,…
Annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Postponed Until 2022
HATTERAS, N.C. – The North Carolina Coastal Federation announced that the 2021 Hatteras Island Oyster Roast will not proceed, but the non-profit has plans to move forward with the event…
N.C. Coastal Federation Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling program up and running
Wanchese, N.C.—From a tasty supper to the sound, the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently built its first oyster reef entirely from oyster shells collected by local restaurants. The creation of…
Plans for 15 Additional Acres of Oyster Reef Construction in Pamlico Sound Underway
Baby oysters and many coastal species will soon have a new home in the Pamlico Sound. The North Carolina Coastal Federation, in partnership with the N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries…
Southeast staff hosts Valentine’s Day oyster bagging event
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s southeast region along with 37 volunteers including our southeast coastal ambassadors, Marines from Camp LeJeune, SERVPRO of New Hanover, Rhea Engineers & Consultants, Inc, and…