Lockwood Folly Watershed Restoration
The Lockwood Folly watershed in Brunswick County is 150 square miles and includes the island communities of Oak Island and St. James, the traditional fishing village of Varnamtown and areas of Bolivia, Supply and parts of Boiling Spring Lakes. In 2006, partners began to talk about the decline in quality of local shellfishing waters, mainly…
White Oak Watershed Restoration
The White Oak River is 48-miles-long and runs through Jones, Onslow and Carteret counties. The river includes saltwater marshes and hardwood swamps that are home to a variety of fish and wildlife. It is used for fishing, swimming, kayaking and boating and has cultural and historical significance. The White Oak River Restoration Plan promotes simple…
Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration
Mark your calendar for the public meeting on August 8 EVENT DETAILS Photo by Sam Bland. Lake Mattamuskeet is a vital part of the county's amazing natural and cultural heritage. County residents and visitors treasure this natural resource. However, the lake faces declining water quality and changing lake levels. In order to address these concerns,…
North River Wetlands Preserve
North River Wetlands Preserve is currently closed to the public while undergoing its final stages of restoration. 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 largest project of its kind in the…
Bradley and Hewletts Creeks Watershed Restoration
The federation is leading a collaborative effort to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff flowing into Bradley and Hewletts Creeks.
