Meet Our 2025 Summer Interns
Meet the Coastal Federation’s 2025 summer interns.
Wetlands, Murals, and Coastal Conversations
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.
Together for a Healthier Coast: Insights from Our Coastal Summit
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!
From the Marsh to the Shore and So Much More!
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
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.
Ushering in a New Year at the Coast
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.
Meet our 2025 Spring Interns
Please join us in welcoming our 2025 spring interns to the Federation.
The Coastal Federation and The Nature Conservancy Team up to Restore a Pocosin Forest
Recently the Coastal Federation’s interns and volunteers worked with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) to restore the forest on the Angola Bay Game Land in Pender County, NC.
Meet Our 2024 Fall Interns
Meet the Coastal Federation’s 2024 fall interns.
Summer at the Coastal Federation
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!
Restoring Wetlands and Coastal Celebrations
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!
Meet Our 2024 Interns
Meet all of our 2024 summer interns.
Saving Salt Marshes and The Return of the Coastal Cohorts
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!
Spring at the Coast
Grab your tickets and join us at A Roast for the Coast in Wilmington! Several volunteer events are coming up that we hope to see you at, and did you know you can make an impact for generations to come.
Take Action: Protect the Lower Cape Fear River
The Cape Fear River needs your help. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers invites public comments until June 30 on a proposal by the State Port of Wilmington to deepen and widen the ship channel from the Atlantic Ocean to downtown Wilmington.
Building a Resilient Coast
News Roundup: the 2023 N.C. Oyster Summit, saving salt marshes and restoring tidal marsh at Carolina Beach State Park
Spring in Full Swing
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…
Coastal Happenings at the Federation
Roast for the Coast Supports Oyster Restoration It’s been several years since we’ve been able to host a big event in our southeast region, but this year we’re excited to…