Carolina Beach State Park Wetland Restoration
Background 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.…
Surf City
Soundside Park The North Carolina Coastal Federation partnered with Town of Surf City to install a 215 ft living shoreline designed and fabricated by Sandbar Oyster Company. This living shoreline…
North Topsail Beach
Richard Peters Park The North Carolina Coastal Federation partnered with North Topsail Beach to install a 175 ft living shoreline designed and fabricated by Sandbar Oyster Company. This living shoreline…
N.C. Coastal Habitat Protection Plan
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…
Stop, Check, Enjoy!
Fish provide many dietary benefits as a source of lean protein, omega-3 fatty acids, and other essential nutrients. However, some types of fish can also be sources of harmful contaminants.…
Newport River Estuary Restoration Plan
About the Newport River 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…
Offshore Wind Energy
Responsible Offshore Wind Development Offshore wind has the potential to deliver large amounts of renewable energy since the capacity for electrical power generation of an offshore wind farm can be…
Cedar Island Oyster Sanctuary
Cedar Island Sanctuary Overview: It is located in the Pamlico Sound near Cedar Island National Wildlife Refuge. It creates over 15 acres of protected oyster reef. It will be built…
Microplastics
A recording of the 2021 Coastal Microplastics Forum can be viewed HERE What are microplastics? Did you know that the average person ingests 100,000 pieces of microplastic per year? That number doubles…
The Carbon Petition
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…