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Remembering one of our dedicated volunteers, John King

Coastal Champions, Places & Critters, Southeast OfficeOctober 24, 2017

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to one of our most dedicated volunteers in the southeast coastal region, John King Jr. A retired geologist, John served on…

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Volunteers help complete 8.8-acre salt marsh restoration project

Central Office, Places, Restore and Preserve, Stormwater, WetlandsOctober 24, 2017

On Oct. 12, the North Carolina Coastal Federation completed a salt marsh restoration project at the headwaters of Williston Creek at the North River Wetlands Preserve. Nine volunteers and four…

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Wanchese office celebrates one year and new employees with open house

Northeast OfficeOctober 19, 2017

The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s northeast regional office opened its doors this past Friday and welcomed the public to celebrate the one-year anniversary of its current office location in the…

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Private shorelines a priority for federation in 2017, 2018

Living Shorelines, Restore and PreserveOctober 12, 2017

Throughout 2017, staff members have been focused on designing, permitting and building more than 1,700 linear feet of living shorelines on private properties. These private shorelines are being installed through…

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Federation secures more than $384,000 for stormwater projects

Central Office, Low Impact Development, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, StormwaterOctober 12, 2017

Polluted stormwater runoff is a big problem along our coast. That is why the North Carolina Coastal Federation is partnering with several coastal communities to try and reduce it. In…

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Federation presents comments on GenX response to General Assembly

LegislatureOctober 11, 2017

Earlier this year, news reports revealed that GenX, a key ingredient in Teflon linked to cancer and a host of other ailments, had been found in the drinking water system…

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Late summer oyster reef monitoring

Northeast Office, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveSeptember 28, 2017

With the help of a few dedicated volunteers, the Wanchese staff recently spent some time monitoring the office’s three reefs located in Shallowbag Bay, near Broad Creek and in the…

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National Estuaries Week 2017

Central Office, Educate, Environmental Justice, Marine Debris, Northeast Office, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, WetlandsSeptember 27, 2017

We had such a great time celebrating National Estuaries Week here on the North Carolina coast! Our staff was busy hosting events throughout the North Carolina coast. We hope that…

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Federation receives $1.088 million NOAA grant for oyster restoration

2017 Press Releases, Economic Development, Oyster Restoration, Restore and PreserveSeptember 19, 2017

OCEAN — The North Carolina Coastal Federation received $1.088 million in funding from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration to continue its oyster restoration work in Pamlico Sound. Construction on…

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Wilmington artist creates special 35th anniversary print

2017 Press Releases, 35th Anniversary, Southeast OfficeSeptember 15, 2017

Wilmington artist David Starbuck of DStarbuck Gallery has teamed up with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to produce “Harkers Island Orientation,” the federation’s special 35th anniversary print. This bright, colorful…

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North River Wetlands Preserve joins state trail route

Central Office, News, Restore and PreserveSeptember 13, 2017

Sixteen people visited the North River Wetlands Preserve on the cool, sunny morning of Saturday, Sept. 9, to celebrate the dedication of 8 new miles to the North Carolina Mountains-to-Sea…

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Legislators revise districts, pass legislation to address GenX, approve plastic bag ban

LegislatureSeptember 12, 2017

The North Carolina General Assembly officially “adjourned” its 2017 session in June. But since that adjournment, lawmakers have been back at work in Raleigh twice — and have made plans…

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Help document Lake Mattamuskeet water levels

Lake Mattamuskeet, Restore and PreserveAugust 25, 2017

Researches with the Lake Level Monitoring Project are asking for help from Hyde County residents and Lake Mattamuskeet visitors to collect and report data from water level monitoring stations. The…

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Beaufort votes to adopt watershed restoration plan

Low Impact Development, News, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterAugust 18, 2017

The Beaufort Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to adopt a watershed restoration plan on Aug. 14 in an effort to reduce polluted stormwater runoff in the town. The plan highlights…

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BRC high school student helps with education, Touch Tank Tuesday

Educate, Southeast OfficeAugust 18, 2017

The North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Wrightsville Beach office had some extra help with its weekly Touch Tank Tuesday and other education programs this summer. Chakala Hill, a rising junior at…

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Mano al Hermano students learn about marsh at Wanchese office

Educate, Environmental Justice, Northeast OfficeAugust 16, 2017

In early August the North Carolina Coastal Federation hosted a field trip for students, families and volunteer tutors from Mano al Hermano’s Family Literacy Program. Sixty-two students and adults from…

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EnviroKids and The Bridge Downeast help with coastal restoration, education

Central Office, Educate, Environmental Justice, Living Shorelines, Marine DebrisAugust 15, 2017

In late July, the North Carolina Coastal Federation worked with two education-based groups on living shorelines and a shoreline cleanup. The students also learned more about estuaries and the importance…

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Teachers learn about estuaries, living shorelines during ExPLORE NC

Central Office, Educate, Living Shorelines, News, Restore and PreserveAugust 15, 2017

Teachers from the Albemarle-Pamlico region learned about estuaries and living shorelines during a presentation on July 20 at the ExPLORE NC professional development workshop at Trinity Center. Rachel Bisesi, coastal…

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Gov. Cooper speaks at Pelican Awards

Advocacy, Compatible Industry, Legislature, Offshore OilAugust 9, 2017

Gov. Roy Cooper spoke at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Awards and 35th Anniversary Soundside Soiree Aug. 5, where he called on the state to recommit to protecting…

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Meet the 2017 Coastal Restoration and Policy interns

Educate, Our CoastAugust 9, 2017

Ana Zivanovic-Nenadovic, senior policy analyst and internship coordinator, with the 2017 Coastal Policy and Restoration interns after graduation at the Pelican Awards. From left: Lakshya Dhar, Summer Rich, Morgan Rudd,…

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2017 Pelican Awards

35th Anniversary, Coastal Champions, Places & Critters, Pelican AwardsAugust 9, 2017

The 2017 Pelican Award recipients were honored on Saturday, Aug. 5, in Morehead City at the Crystal Coast Civic Center. These award recipients all contributed in unique ways toward protecting…

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Invasive species experts discuss ways to address Phragmites in North Carolina

Educate, Invasive Species, News, Restore and PreserveAugust 9, 2017

On July 17, various groups joined together for a working meeting to discuss the growth of the non-native Phragmites australis, or Common Reed, in North Carolina’s coastal marshes. The workshop,…

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Bland Simpson’s 35th Anniversary Toast

35th Anniversary, Pelican AwardsAugust 8, 2017

Bland Simpson, distinguished professor at UNC-Chapel Hill and award-winning musician and writer, delivered a toast to the coast at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s 2017 Pelican Awards and 35th Anniversary…

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National Oyster Day — celebrating these incredible bivalves

Coastal Champions, Places & Critters, Oyster RestorationAugust 4, 2017

Today is National Oyster Day, and here at the North Carolina Coastal Federation we know there’s a lot to celebrate about these multitasking bivalves. Not only are they a delicacy…

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Attend offshore oil public hearing Aug. 7, 9 or 10

Advocacy, Offshore Oil, Seismic TestingAugust 3, 2017

Earlier this week, the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality announced it is hosting three public hearings on the potential oil and gas leasing program. Your attendance is needed. Please plan to attend…

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Birding Cruise

June 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

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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9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

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5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 6

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 13

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

Members and donors are invited out to a special Touch Tank Tuesday this summer! Skip pre-registration and come at your convenience. All you need to do is show “Yes!” on…

9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

July 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

The transition to clean energy, including offshore wind, is essential to fight the harmful effects of our changing climate on local communities and wildlife habitats. Offshore wind is an important…

1 event, 20

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

Volunteers joining us on Friday, July 22nd from 10 – 12 p.m. will  work alongside Federation staff and interns to maintain the living shorelines and cleanup marine debris. By maintaining…

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9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

July 26 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

This month our volunteers and coastal ambassadors will join Tuesday Night Turtle Talks hosted by Wrightsville Beach Sea Turtle Project. Enjoy presentations about the nesting loggerhead sea turtles of Wrightsville…

9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

Registration Required Touch Tank Tuesday is back and better than ever! This summer we are partnering with Ecological Marine Adventures to create a one of a kind experience. Not only…

1 event, 27

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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1 event, 30

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

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1 event, 3

5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

August 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosts garden workdays at 5:30 p.m. every Wednesday at EarthWise Farm in Ocean. The farm is located next to Bogue Sound in Carteret County. People of…

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2 events, 6

9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

August 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

Join the crew of Lady Swan Boat Tours for their new weekly eco-adventures as they explore and discover the magic of our tidal marshes and sound.  This partnership between the…

5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

August 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

August 6, 2022 5:30PM - 8:30 PM Doors Open at 4:30 PM Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation for a fun summer evening celebrating North Carolina’s beautiful coast at the…

June 26
June 26 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Birding Cruise

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June 28
June 28 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

June 29
June 29 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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July 2
July 2 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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July 5
July 5 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 6
July 6 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 9
July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 12
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 13
July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

July 16
July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

July 19
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

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July 9
July 9 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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July 12
July 12 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 13
July 13 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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July 16
July 16 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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July 19
July 19 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Touch Tank Tuesday – Member | Donor Day!

July 19 @ 9:30 am - 4:00 pm

North Carolina Offshore Wind and Wildlife Solutions Summit

July 20
July 20 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

  • There are no events on this day.
July 22
July 22 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Living Shoreline Maintenance and Clean-up at Carolina Beach

July 23
July 23 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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  • There are no events on this day.
July 26
July 26 @ 7:30 am - 8:00 am

Southest Coastal Ambassador Meeting: Turtle Talk

July 26 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Recurring

Touch Tank Tuesday

July 27
July 27 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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July 30
July 30 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

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August 3
August 3 @ 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm Recurring

EarthWise Garden Workday

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  • There are no events on this day.
August 6
August 6 @ 9:30 am - 11:30 am Recurring

Eco-Adventure on the Carolina Swan

August 6 @ 5:30 pm - 8:30 pm

2022 Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast

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