The Coastal Carbon Blueprint will aim to establish a comprehensive carbon management system relevant to NC policy and decision-making, raise awareness of the importance of coastal carbon and the co-benefits of protecting and increasing its stocks.
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…
What is CHPP To protect North Carolina’s valuable coastal habitats, the North Carolina Coastal Federation formed a private-public partnership under recommendation from the N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan (CHPP) 2021…
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…
Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary is located in the Pamlico Sound near Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. The project will create over 15 acres of protected oyster reef, built with limestone…
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 petitioned the N.C. Environmental Management Commission to adopt a rule limiting carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector.
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…
The federation is actively following the proposed terminal groin at New River Inlet. Should the project move forward, property owners will be left with a long-term financial burden in an effort to control erosion.
Wetlands are replacing ditched and drained lands in several large-scale restoration projects being completed by the Natural Resources Conservation Service in coastal plain counties. Since 2017, the Coastal Federation has…
Partners from across the County are working to provide our community with the opportunity for input to determine which heavy-manufacturing uses are compatible with the region’s economy, public health, natural assets and our unique quality of life. Will you join us?
Bird Island is the only remaining undeveloped barrier island system in Brunswick County and is one of the few protected natural island areas in the mid-Atlantic region. It has pristine…
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 Patsy Pond Nature Trail is managed by the North Carolina Coastal Federation in cooperation with the Croatan National Forest. It winds through an area called the “Longleaf Pine Flat…
The Coastal Federation launched the 50 Million Oyster Initiative in 2017, with the goal of establishing 50 acres of new oyster habitat which would support 50 million oysters in the…
From 2017 to 2020, the Federation and partners worked to build 40 acres of new oyster reef and support at least 50 million oysters. Known as the 50 Million Oyster…
Updates Background The issue The Town of Ocean Isle Beach has proposed to build an expensive 750-foot terminal groin at Shallotte Inlet as a way to control erosion. The North Carolina…
UPDATE: Holden Beach’s Board of Commissioners unanimously voted to revoke the town’s permit applications for a terminal groin on April 17. The Corps announced April 19 that it is no…
Latest update: In November 2017, Figure Eight Island homeowners rejected funding a proposed terminal groin at the north end of the island near Rich Inlet, adding another roadblock to the…
