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 Environmental Enhancement Grant Program and National Fish and Wildlife Foundation 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 provide community resilience benefits as well as conservation…
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. NBSS Press ConferenceMarch 3rd, 2021Press Packet Action Plan for Nature-based Stormwater Strategies: Promoting Natural Designs that Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality. Nature-based Stormwater Strategy Action Plan…
Large-Scale Debris and Vessel Cleanup In the wake of several devastating hurricanes, including Hurricane Florence in 2018, stakeholders developing the Marine Debris Action Plan for North Carolina began focusing on the significant number of abandoned and derelict vessels (ADVs) and marine debris deposited by the storms in our estuaries, islands and wetlands. The debris, made…
Oyster shell is a valuable resource in the state of North Carolina. It is used by the federation, N.C. Division of Marine Fisheries and others to build new oyster reefs. To get the material that is needed, shells are often bought from shucking houses and delivered to project sites for $2-3 per bushel. A recycling…
