Remembering one of our dedicated volunteers, John King
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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