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Wading into Fall

Central Office, Coastal Review Online, Educate, Estuaries, News, Northeast Office, Southeast Office, Uncategorized, WetlandsSeptember 14, 2023

Wade Into National Estuaries Week National Estuaries Week is just about to kick off on September 16th and the celebration will continue through the 23rd. This year the theme is…

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Highlights from Coastal Celebrations

Central Office, Coastal Review Online, Educate, internship, Oyster Restoration, Pelican Awards, Uncategorized, volunteerAugust 17, 2023

20 Years of Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast Celebration At the beginning of August, we had the privilege of handing out our 20th Pelican Awards Celebration to 18…

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Celebrating Coastal Stewards

Cuisine, Educate, Marine Debris, Oyster Restoration, Oyster Sanctuary, Pelican Awards, Uncategorized, volunteer, WetlandsJuly 21, 2023

Celebrating Coastal Stewards and A Night of Fun at the Coast We hope you’re making plans to join us for our upcoming Pelican Awards and Taste of The Coast Celebration…

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Gearing up for Hurricane Season

Advocacy, Central Office, Climate Change, Educate, Living Shorelines, Low Impact Development, Marine Debris, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Pelican Awards, Restore and Preserve, Southeast OfficeJune 22, 2023

Protecting Our Waters The 2023 Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June first, and while we hope our coast will be safe from any storms, we know how important it…

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Oyster Summit Goes Big

Central Office, Oyster Restoration, Oyster SanctuaryMay 22, 2023

A $15 million announcement and a spotlight on the state’s oyster resources greeted the about 200 that came together for the 2023 North Carolina Oyster Summit.

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Building a Resilient Coast

Advocacy, Central Office, Educate, Inland Events, Legislature, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Growers, Oyster Restoration, Pelican Awards, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, WetlandsMay 16, 2023

Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts Last week, on May 9th & 10th we hosted the 2023 N.C. Oyster Summit at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, and the turnout and…

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Spring in Full Swing

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Growers, Oyster Restoration, Restore and Preserve, Southeast OfficeApril 19, 2023

Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts It’s not too late to register and join us at N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts, Future Roasts in Raleigh on May 9 & 10th. This…

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Coastal Happenings at the Federation

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Growers, Oyster Restoration, Southeast OfficeFebruary 16, 2023

Roast for the Coast Supports Oyster Restoration It’s been several years since we’ve been able to host a big event in our southeast region, but this year we’re excited to…

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Cheers to a New Year on the Coast!

Central Office, Crab Pots, Educate, internship, Living Shorelines, Low Impact Development, Marine Debris, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Places, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, Stormwater, WetlandsJanuary 19, 2023

A Review of 2022 It’s hard to believe a new year is already upon us. For the Coastal Federation, this new beginning is an opportunity to build on our successes…

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2022 Comes to a Close

Central Office, Crab Pots, Educate, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Places, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, Stormwater, WetlandsDecember 15, 2022

Work Wraps up at The North River Wetlands Preserve In November the Coastal Federation along with contractors placed the final two water control structures out at the North River Wetlands…

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Wins for Marine Debris, Water Quality and So Much More

Advocacy, Central Office, Educate, Marine Debris, News, Northeast Office, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterNovember 17, 2022

Wrightsville Beach Takes A Stand Against Marine Debris Over the past month, our team has continued to see great strides in the fight against marine debris and more specifically unencapsulated…

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Falling in Love with Oysters

Advocacy, Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Growers, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveOctober 20, 2022

Wild Oysters and What to Do with All Those Empty Shells The air is beginning to have that familiar fall chill and with the new season comes the beginning of…

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A Strong Summer Leads to an Even Stronger Fall

Central Office, Educate, Lake Mattamuskeet, Marine Debris, News, Northeast Office, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, Stormwater, WetlandsSeptember 15, 2022

Public invited to Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting For the first time in more than a year, the public is being asked to attend a  meeting about the work taking place to…

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Looking Back at a Busy Summer

Advocacy, Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, Northeast Office, Pelican Awards, Restore and Preserve, Touch Tank TuesdayAugust 18, 2022

Reaching New Audiences Through Touch Tank Tuesday The power of all people of diverse backgrounds coming together can make transformational differences in our communities. In a healthy estuarine ecosystem, there…

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Summer Activities are Heating Up at the Coastal Federation

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Pelican Awards, Rain Gardens, Southeast Office, StormwaterJuly 15, 2022

Summer Campers build living shoreline in Pamlico County Interest continues to build around living shorelines, as a way to protect and stabilize eroding shorelines and we couldn’t be more excited.…

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A Summer Full of Federation Fun Has Begun

Climate Change, Educate, Living Shorelines, Our Coast, Pelican Awards, Places, Restore and PreserveJune 14, 2022

Learn about Coastal Ecosystems during Touch Tank Tuesday Don’t miss an opportunity to roll up your sleeves and join in on an excellent learning experience with Touch Tank Tuesday. This…

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Heading into Summer Fun on the NC Coast

Advocacy, Central Office, Climate Change, Educate, Living Shorelines, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Places, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, Touch Tank TuesdayMay 20, 2022

State of the River Panel On June first, Cape Fear River Watch will be hosting the first-ever ‘State of the River’ forum. During the event, our Coastal Scientist Kerri Allen…

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Springing into an exciting April with the Coastal Federation

Central Office, Climate Change, Crab Pots, Educate, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Places, Restore and Preserve, Southeast OfficeApril 13, 2022

Executive Director to speak at State of Change discussion Climate change and how the warming globe will affect us is a massive topic and it can be a difficult one…

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Hopping into Spring

Advocacy, Educate, News, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveMarch 18, 2022

Spring is on its way! Get your yard ready for “April showers” with tips from Smart Yards.  By simply redirecting one downspout, you can steer 12 gallons of rainwater per minute…

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A Fantastic February at the Coastal Federation

Crab Pots, internship, Low Impact Development, Marine Debris, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, StormwaterFebruary 17, 2022

Lost Fishing Gear Recovery The year is just getting started, but things are quickly ramping up here at the Coastal Federation. In January with the help of 24 local fishermen…

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Review of a Great Year

Advocacy, Educate, Living Shorelines, Marine Debris, Oyster Restoration, Restore and Preserve, Stormwater, WetlandsDecember 28, 2021

2021 is ending and as we begin to prepare for the new year ahead, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is also taking this time to reflect on our accomplishments during…

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The cover of the Action Plan for Nature-Based Stormwater Strategies

Progress with the Nature-Based Stormwater Action Plan

Educate, Legislature, Low Impact Development, News, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterAugust 27, 2021

The Action Plan for Nature-Based Stormwater Stategies Across North Carolina, leaders are using nature-based stormwater strategies to take on the persistent challenges of stormwater flooding. To combat this, the North…

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2021 Pelican Awards & Taste of the Coast

Celebrating the 2021 Pelican Awards

Pelican AwardsAugust 24, 2021

After a year hiatus, the Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast was back at the Crystal Coast Civic Center on Saturday August 7 in Morehead City to celebrate the…

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Sunset from a skiff used to collect Marine Debris

1 Million Pounds of Marine Debris Removed from NC Coast

Marine Debris, News, Restore and PreserveAugust 13, 2021

Since 2020, over 30 commercial fishermen and women have been working in small crews to remove large scale marine debris created by past Hurricanes from the central and southeast coasts…

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The federations removes a derelict vessel from Lockwood Folly River

Hurricane Marine Debris and Derelict Vessels Being Removed from Brunswick County Waters

2021 Press Releases, Marine Debris, News, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveJuly 30, 2021

Brunswick County, N.C. – Working with Brunswick County and state partners, the North Carolina Coastal Federation has been focusing its efforts to tackle large-scale marine debris in the county since…

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Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting

August 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting

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National Estuaries Week: Living Shoreline Maintenance in Oak Island

National Estuaries Week: Living Shoreline Maintenance in Oak Island
September 14 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

National Estuaries Week: Living Shoreline Maintenance in Oak Island

Join us for a momentous occasion as we come together to commemorate National Estuaries Week and honor the remarkable initiative of the Town of Oak Island’s Environmental Advisory Committee. This…

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Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market

September 16 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market

Celebrate Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers' Market! There will be staff and partners of the Coastal Federation at the market leading fun activities all about estuaries!National Estuaries Week is a…

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Day at the Docks

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Day at the Docks

EVENT CANCELLED Day at the Docks is a daylong event that was started to celebrate the Spirit of Hatteras and serves as a confirmation of the strength of the community,…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

September 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

Join local birding experts for an educational cruise on the White Oak River in Swansboro. The group will slowly cruise on a covered ferryboat through the estuaries in and around…

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Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Estuary Exploration

September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Estuary Exploration

Celebrate National Estuaries Week by joining us in an estuary exploration. Volunteers and Ambassadors will walk the estuarine shoreline of Wrightsville Beach while learning all about the animals that inhabit…

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Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Macon State Park

September 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Macon State Park

** CLEAN-UP CANCELLED Join us for a shoreline cleanup during National Estuaries Week! One of the Coastal Federation’s primary initiatives is to reduce the amount of marine debris littering coastal…

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Wanchese Fall Litter Sweep

September 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Wanchese Fall Litter Sweep

Help us remove trash and abandoned debris from the Federation’s adopted highway in Wanchese as part of NC Department of Transportation’s Fall Litter Sweep. Join the Federation on Friday, September…

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August 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting

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September 14
September 14 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

National Estuaries Week: Living Shoreline Maintenance in Oak Island

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September 16
September 16 @ 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Estuaries Day at the Olde Beaufort Farmers’ Market

September 16 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Day at the Docks

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September 17 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

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September 20 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Estuary Exploration

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September 22 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

Shoreline Cleanup at Fort Macon State Park

September 22 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Wanchese Fall Litter Sweep

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