As we dive into the heart of summer, we’re excited to share updates, and to highlight some of our most recent achievements like the launch of our new salt marsh nursery and share with you some upcoming events that celebrate our coastal heritage.
Meet the Coastal Federation’s 2025 summer interns.
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.
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.
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.
Please join us in welcoming our 2025 spring interns to the Federation.
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 the Coastal Federation’s 2024 fall interns.
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!
Meet all of our 2024 summer interns.
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!
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.
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.
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…