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SUMMARY:Shoreline Cleanup at Gallants Channel
DESCRIPTION:Help us celebrate National Estuaries Month with a shoreline cleanup! Join the Coastal Federation in coordination with Friends of the North Carolina Maritime Museum to clean up shoreline along Gallants Channel in Beaufort.  \n\n\n\nVolunteers will meet at 293 West Beaufort Road Extension in Beaufort by 10 a.m.  \n\n\n\nPlease wear weather appropriate clothing that can get wet and dirty. Closed-toe shoes are required. Trash collection supplies\, water\, sunscreen and bug spray will be provided.  \n\n\n\nThis event is limited and is weather-dependent. Please register below to reserve your spot. \n\n\n\n\nClick Here\n\n\n\n\nLocation:
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/shoreline-cleanup-at-gallants-channel/
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SUMMARY:2026 Taste of the Coast Celebration
DESCRIPTION:Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for the Taste of the Coast Celebration\, a fabulous summer evening celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful and bountiful coast!  \n\n\n\nThis casual celebration will take place on Saturday\, September 12\, on the banks of Bogue Sound at the Crystal Coast Civic Center in Morehead City.  \n\n\n\nThe festivities will include food and wine pairings\, fresh N.C. oysters (raw and steamed)\, live music\, a beautiful view of the sunset over the water\, and a wonderful group of coastal supporters!  \n\n\n\nBack again this year is the outstanding silent auction featuring the best of the coast\, from weekend trips\, boat tours\, artwork and more\, as well as live music\, local seafood\, and great company. Our auction will open on August 15\, with new items added every week! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTickets: \n\n\n\nTicket sales for the Taste of the Coast Celebration open. Register by 5:00 pm on August 15 and enjoy 10% off your ticket price\, using the discount code EARLY.  \n\n\n\n\nBuy Tickets\n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction: \n\n\n\nOur popular silent auction will be entirely paperless again this year! In addition to being better for the environment\, this also allows for faster checkout at the end of the night. You’ll be able to place bids easily from your phone at the event\, from bidding stations with the help of volunteers\, or even at home if you’re not able to attend. You’ll need to set up your bidding profile with a credit card in advance\, and you can start bidding once the auction opens on August 15th. \n\n\n\n\nSilent Auction\n\n\n\n\nGet Involved: \n\n\n\nAre you interested in supporting the Taste of the Coast Celebration? Join us as a sponsor\, an oyster grower\, a volunteer\, or donate to our silent auction! Please email Catherine Snead (catherines@nccoast.org) for more information.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nSponsor Benefits\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBe a Sponsor
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/2026-taste-of-the-coast-celebration/
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SUMMARY:Local Government ADV & Resilient Docks Workshop - Washington
DESCRIPTION:The NC Marine Debris Action Plan workshops will provide local governments in the 20 coastal counties with resources for implementing an inspection program for residential dock and piers\, and for developing and implementing a program/ordinance for abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs). \n\n\n\nHosted by the N.C  Coastal Federation and the N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve\, the workshops will be offered in two coastal locations\, on two separate dates for local governments\, agency partners\, marine contractors\, engineers\, community leaders and other interested individuals. \n\n\n\nThe workshops will provide participants opportunities to learn about and discuss:  \n\n\n\n-Incorporating Resilient Residential Docks and Piers into local building codes \n\n\n\n-Addressing ADVs through ordinances\, the state program and accessing support \n\n\n\n-Engagement opportunities through the N.C. Marine Debris Action Plan: 2026-30 \n\n\n\n-Resources\, guides and “Tool-Kits” for adopting and implementing their own programs \n\n\n\nContinuing education credits available: \n\n\n\n-American Institute of Certified Planners\, 4 Certification Maintenance credits: Wilmington\, ID 9332178; Washington\, ID 9332180 \n\n\n\n-Certificate of Participation\, 4 hours\, provided to self-file for other professional credits such as engineer PDHs \n\n\n\nPanel discussions will feature local and regional stakeholders sharing real-world experiences\, implementation challenges\, lessons learned\, and opportunities for continued collaboration. \n\n\n\nLunch will be provided\, along with coffee and light refreshments in the morning. Full or partial mileage reimbursements may be available. If you wish to apply for mileage reimbursement\, you will need to supply a map screenshot showing your round-trip mileage driven with the total miles visible and the starting location (office/home)\, workshop destination\, and return location (office/home). We may not be able to accommodate all mileage requests. \n\n\n\nThese workshops are made possible through the support of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Marine Debris Program and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation. \n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Washington Workshop (9/15)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister for Wilmington Workshop (8/28)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDraft Agenda\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: NC DEQ Washington Regional Office | Hearing Room
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/local-government-adv-resilient-docks-workshop-washington/
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SUMMARY:Green Drinks Morehead City
DESCRIPTION:Green Drinks is a casual monthly gathering for people who care about our coast. Whether you enjoy boating\, beach days\, or simply want to keep our waters clean and our communities strong\, this is a relaxed space to connect with others\, hear from local voices\, and stay up to date on important coastal topics. Each month\, we’ll highlight a different issue—like salt marsh restoration\, oysters\, or local happenings that impact the coast—and talk about how we can work together to protect the places we all enjoy. Grab a drink from the bar and join the conversation—these events are free and open to the public. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWho: Anyone who loves our coast! \n\n\n\nWhat: A relaxed\, come-as-you-are meetup featuring a new coastal topic each month \n\n\n\nWhere: Rooftop Bar at Jack’s on the Waterfront – 513 Evans St\, Morehead City\, NC 28557 \n\n\n\nWhen: One Thursday a month from 5:30–7:30 PM \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nApril’s Speaker \n\n\n\nTBD \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLocation: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Here
URL:https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-2/2026-09-24/
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