The changing climate has made North Carolina more susceptible to storms, flooding, and rising temperatures. To combat these threats, the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Clean Air Carolina have petitioned the N.C. Environmental Management Commission to adopt a rule limiting carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector. The rule would enroll North Carolina in…
The Washington Baum Boating Access Area on Roanoke Island in Dare County now includes 6,903 square feet of permeable parking that allows rainwater to soak into the ground instead of flowing into Roanoake Sound. The Dare County Tourism Board funded the project that is part of an ongoing partnership between the Coastal Federation and N.C.…
The Protection Plan Stump Sound and the surrounding watershed have been valuable resources to the people of Onslow County for many generations. One of the most recognized and loved resources provided by the sound are the oysters grown within its waters. The inlets and creeks that feed Stump Sound have created the optimal mix of…
Seismic Survey and Offshore Drilling are not compatible with our coast. Seismic surveys are the first step in planning where offshore oil and gas exploration will occur. The ship pictured above is towing an airgun array used to produce seismic waves that propagate to the seafloor to locate oil and gas resources. If permitted,…
Almost 40 Abandoned and Derelict Vessels (ADV) Removed So Far…! N.C. Wildlife Resource Commission Empowered and Funded to Take Action on ADVs The N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) was appropriated $1 million from the North Carolina General Assembly to address and remove abandoned and derelict vessels across the North Carolina coast. In partnership with the…
Town of Topsail Beach partners with North Carolina Coastal Federation on sound side living shoreline projects A living shoreline project will be at Rocky Mount Ave. to protect the eroding marsh, protect clean water, and restore oyster habitat. The Town of Topsail Beach is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to install four living…
Shoreline Restoration and Stormwater Runoff Reduction Along the shoreline at the Carteret Community College campus in Morehead City, a variety of living shoreline approaches were installed to demonstrate environmentally friendly alternatives to traditional shoreline stabilization methods. Project Updates: 2019 – Present The eastern portion of the shoreline at the College that was not protected by…
In the spring of 2020, after several years of planning, construction began on a living shoreline at Whittaker Pointe in Oriental. The Whittaker Pointe peninsula serves as the primary defense for almost 300 town buildings, businesses and residences against waves and surge from the Neuse River during storms and routine high wind events. Unfortunately, over…
Through funding from the N.C. Department of Justice Environmental Enhancement Grant Program and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation National Coastal Resilience Fund the federation is working to protect and restore the shoreline at White Point in Atlantic, N.C, which is adjacent to Atlantic Harbor. This property is located in Down East, Carteret County and will…
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and The Pew Charitable Trusts are working to increase the use of Nature-based Stormwater Strategies statewide to reduce flooding and protect water quality. Resources from Full Working Group MeetingAug. 23rd, 2021Here Advancing Nature-based Stormwater Strategies Full Work Group Meeting | Open Session Action Plan for Nature-based Stormwater Strategies: Promoting Natural…
