Hatteras Island Oyster Roast
The Coastal Federation has hosted the Hatteras Island Oyster Roast since 2014 in Hatteras Village, a special event that promotes local seafood and culture. The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau has…
Beaufort Watershed Restoration
The Beaufort Stormwater Advisory Committee collaborated with the Coastal Federation, UNC Wilmington and Eastern Carolina Council to develop a watershed restoration plan to steer stormwater reduction efforts and lead implementation…
Pine Knoll Shores Watershed Restoration
The North Carolina Coastal Federation teamed up with the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, University of North Carolina Wilmington’s Environmental Science Department and East Carolina Council (ECC) to create a…
The Federation’s Living Shoreline Cost-Share Program for Public and Private Property Owners
Living shorelines help control erosion and provide habitat for surrounding marine life. With assistance from various grant sources, the Federation has worked with many private and public property owners to…
Large Scale Wetland Restoration (NRCS)
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…
New Hanover Development Ordinance
Industrial Development in New Hanover County How can we attract the right type of industry to our community? Partners from across the County are working to provide our community with…
Nature-based Stormwater Strategies to Reduce Flooding and Improve Water Quality in N.C.
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. Action Plan…
Restaurant to Reef Program
Restaurant List: Restoration: Environmental and Economic benefits: History: How Restaurant to Reef Works: Marketing and Promotion: Restaurants participating in the Coastal Federation’s Restaurant to Reef Oyster Shell Recycling Program, receive…
Swansboro Watershed Restoration Plan
The Coastal Federation teamed up with Swansboro to develop a watershed restoration plan for the town which lays out a framework for reducing stormwater runoff that flows into Foster, Halls,…
Ocean Friendly Establishments
Look for this sticker in certified businesses’ windows to support their efforts in protecting our coastal environment. Click Here for Restaurant ApplicationClick Here for Non-Restaurant ApplicationClick Here for Current List…
