Permuda Island Reserve In the 1980’s, the Coastal Federation worked with local fishermen and community members to permanently protect Permuda Islandin Stump Sound, across from Ocean City. The 65-acre island…
The failure of several bulkheads along the Neuse River led MCAS Cherry Point to implement living shorelines rather than these hardened structures to stabilize the shoreline, reduce erosion, and provide crucial habitat.
In 2024, the Coastal Federation along with construction partners and the North Carolina Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores constructed a 4,214ft living shoreline focusing on high erosion areas identified by project team members: NC Aquarium at PKS staff, NC Parks staff, researchers at the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Beaufort Laboratory and East Carolina University, and Native Shorelines.
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
Fort Macon State Park’s northern soundside portion of the park has faced extreme erosion, in order to combat that the Park and the Federation have created a granite sill living shoreline.
Black Duck Island is a remote 68-acre dredge spoil island that is dealing with severe erosion. To help stop this a living shoreline is being installed.
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and the North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation are working to restore approximately 10 acres of wetland habitat in Carolina Beach State Park. This…
The Newport River, in Carteret County, runs about twelve miles southeast through the Town of Newport flowing ultimately into Bogue Sound between Morehead City and the Town of Beaufort. Its…
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…
Lake Mattamuskeet, the largest lake in North Carolina, is a vital part of Hyde County’s amazing natural and cultural heritage. Coastal residents and visitors alike value this national treasure. However,…
The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 6,000-acre restoration project at North River Farms in eastern Carteret County is one of the largest wetland restoration projects in North Carolina and is among…
The federation is leading a collaborative effort to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff flowing into Bradley and Hewletts Creeks.
