Coastal Cleanups
The Coastal Federation works with local volunteers to collect and remove marine debris throughout the coast. This helps protect local wildlife, salt marshes, and marine life. Every year, we host…
Holden Beach Public Forum
Presentations from April’s Public Forum On April 29, 2016, the federation, the Holden Beach Property Owners Association and the Southern Environmental Law Center hosted a public forum on terminal groins.…
Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve Project
The 52-acre Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve contains coastal shrub scrub and forest habitat, salt marsh, and tidal creek areas and has over 3,000 feet of shoreline along Stump Sound.…
Reducing Stormwater Education Program
Students Reducing Stormwater Runoff Pollution The Coastal Federation works with students to help reduce the amount of polluted stormwater runoff entering our coastal waters. By teaming up with schools all…
Living Shorelines Education Program
Students and volunteers help us build and monitor living shorelines up and down the coast. These projects allow students to connect with nature while participating in hands-on restoration efforts. Groups…
Teaching the Teachers
Our educators occasionally conduct professional development training for formal K-12 classroom teachers. Public school teacher training programs serve as opportunities for enriched learning and reinforcement of crucial lessons. The Coastal…
Water Summit
The increased demand for freshwater in New Hanover, Pender, Brunswick and surrounding counties brings to the forefront the need to manage the use of this precious resource wisely.
Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project
Every year, crab pots and other fishing gear are lost in our sounds. The Federation and local partners work to remove these pots, which are hazardous to boats and marine…
EarthWise Farm
EarthWise, as it’s called, started with a seed — first planted in the imagination of an old man and then in the soil by his children. The Coastal Federation’s small…
Manns Harbor – Preserving Access and Tradition
Preserving Manns Harbor Access and Tradition
