# North Carolina Coastal Federation: Working Together for a Healthy Coast

> We provide people and groups with the assistance needed to take an active role in the stewardship of North Carolina’s coastal water quality \& natural resources\.

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## Pages
- [Contact Us](https://www.nccoast.org/about-us/contact-us/)
- [Give](https://www.nccoast.org/give/)
- [Home](https://www.nccoast.org/)
- [Job Opportunities](https://www.nccoast.org/about-us/jobs/)
- [Oyster Shell Recycling](https://www.nccoast.org/oysters/recycle-oyster-shells/)

## Posts
- [Summer Adventures at the Coast](https://www.nccoast.org/2026/06/summer-adventures-at-the-coast/): Adventure is calling at the coast this summer, and we want you to be a part of it\! Join our summer membership drive for an opportunity to win a fantastic getaway, get storm\-ready with hurricane preparation tips from our “Tie It Down\!” guide, and meet our summer interns\! Also, don’t miss historian Glenn Blackburn’s latest book, which chronicles over 40 years of protecting the coast we all love\!\. A lot is happening at the coast, and we hope to see you soon\!
- [Meet Our 2026 Summer Interns](https://www.nccoast.org/2026/06/meet-our-2026-summer-interns/): Meet the Coastal Federation's 2026 summer interns\.
- [A Summer of Growth at the Coast](https://www.nccoast.org/2026/05/a-summer-of-growth-at-the-coast/): We’ve been enjoying a busy spring, and an even busier summer is on the way\. Big things are on the horizon this month – our Shellfish Mariculture Hub broke ground in Carteret County, the Federation also welcomed a new team member, and we’ve got a number of great events coming up\. We’re also getting closer and closer to moving into our new Center for Coastal Protection and Restoration\. With so much going on, we can’t wait to see you at the coast\!
- [Spring into Action](https://www.nccoast.org/2026/04/spring-into-action/): As spring blooms around us, we’re excited to share a wealth of opportunities for you to engage with our coastal environment\. From volunteer events that help protect our shorelines to community celebrations like Earth Day and our inspiring Green Drinks speaker series, there’s something for everyone to get involved\. 
- [Spring Momentum Along the Coast](https://www.nccoast.org/2026/03/spring-momentum-along-the-coast/)

## Portfolio
- [Carolina Beach State Park Wetland Restoration](https://www.nccoast.org/project/carolina-beach-state-park-wetland-restoration/)
- [Newport River Estuary Restoration](https://www.nccoast.org/project/newport-river-estuary-restoration-plan/)
- [Stump Sound Watershed Protection](https://www.nccoast.org/project/stump-sound-watershed-protection-plan/)
- [Crucial Wetlands at Risk](https://www.nccoast.org/project/crucial-wetlands-at-risk/): A landmark decision by the U\.S\. Supreme Court in 2023 narrowed the federal definition of a wetland, resulting in drastic reductions in the protection of this critical ecosystem\. Learn More about why these areas are so important
- [Coastal Federation Protection and Restoration Projects near Ocean City](https://www.nccoast.org/project/protection-and-restoration-projects-near-ocean-city/)

## Events
- [2026 Taste of the Coast Celebration](https://www.nccoast.org/event/2026-taste-of-the-coast-celebration/)
- [North Carolina Coastal Federation 2026 Pelican Awards](https://www.nccoast.org/event/north-carolina-coastal-federation-2026-pelican-awards/)
- [Green Drinks Morehead City](https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-4/)
- [Discover the Federation's Story: A Book Signing with Glenn Blackburn](https://www.nccoast.org/event/discover-the-federations-story-a-book-signing-with-glenn-blackburn/)
- [Green Drinks Morehead City](https://www.nccoast.org/event/green-drinks-morehead-city-5/)

## Resources
- [Resilient Docks \& Piers Toolkit](https://www.nccoast.org/resource/resilient-docks-piers-toolkit/): The North Carolina Coastal Federation is proud to share this comprehensive toolkit for homeowners, contractors, and local governments looking to design and build resilient docks and piers along North Carolina’s coast\.
- [2026 Our Coast Edition 2](https://www.nccoast.org/resource/2026-our-coast-edition-2/)
- [2026 Our Coast Edition 1](https://www.nccoast.org/resource/our-coast-2026-edition-1/)
- [Newport River Watershed Restoration Plan](https://www.nccoast.org/resource/newport-river-watershed-restoration-plan/)
- [North Carolina Salt Marsh Action Plan Roadmap to Implementation](https://www.nccoast.org/resource/north-carolina-salt-marsh-action-plan-and-roadmap-to-implementation/)

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