Turning a Passion Into a Profession
Sara Hallas could be a bit stubborn as a kid with her insistence on eco-friendliness. But she’s now where she needs to be.
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Our Coast’s Food: Soft-Shell Crabs
Dust with flour or dip in the lightest batter and then sautée the crabs until their lacy crusts turn honey brown. Now, bite into heaven.
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Exploring the Coast as an 8th Grader
Eighth graders from Jones Middle School joined the N.C. Coastal Federation on a trip to Bear Island. For many, it was their first time at Hammocks Beach State Park. As students filed onto the ferry boat, they were full of excitement and curiosity about the day ahead. On the island, they learned about barrier island…
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New Hanover County Commissioners to consider revisions to the Special Use permit
In October of 2011 the New Hanover County Commissioners, backed by the support of hundreds of citizens approved the Special Use Permit (SUP) to the Zoning Ordinance for the I-1 and I-2 industrial zones. Revisions had not been made to New Hanover County’s Zoning Ordinance since 1969, before the Clean Air and Water Acts were…
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Remembering Charles Jones
Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the life of one of our coast’s great friends and defenders.
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New Education Center Named for Stanbacks
The federation named its new education center in Wrightsville Beach to honor Fred and Alice Stanback, who have done immeasurable good across the state.
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Summer is Almost Here. That Means Interns
It is that time of the year again – we are again enjoying the company and the hard work of our Coastal Advocacy Institute interns.
DetailsTouch Tank Tuesdays Begin at Education Center
The federation today started its Touch Tank Tuesdays, a fun and interactive series at its Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center in Wrightsville Beach.
DetailsA Cautionary Tale of Two Votes
How far you live from the beach determines how willing you are to pay for terminal groins and sand pumping.
DetailsOur Coast’s Food: The Southern Biscuit
A warm biscuit, golden buttery around a soft center, shaped by a loving cook’s hand, remains a much-desired serving of tenderhearted Southern hospitality.
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First Time to the Coast with Maysville Elementary School
Do you remember what it felt like to see the ocean for the first time? Or to ride a ferry and watch dolphins follow waves in the estuary? If so, this story will sound familiar. In April, the federation to Bear Island provided third and fourth grade students from Maysville Elementary School with the chance…
DetailsFederation Tops $600K Campaign Goal
The federation topped its $600,000 fundraising goal to move and restore its new office and education center in Wrightsville Beach.
DetailsCelebrate Earth Day by Building a Rain Garden
The federation will host a Rain Garden Party on Saturday at out new Coastal Education Center and Southeast Office.
Details11th Annual Plant Sale Slated for April 26
The federation will hold its 11th annual Native Plant Sale during Earth Day week on Saturday, April 26, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at our headquarters.
DetailsWe All Scream for … Oyster Ice Cream?
We like our oysters any way we can get them — steamed, fried, baked, in soups and stews or just pried open and dotted with Tabasco. But we were surprised to learn that an ice-cream maker in Wilmington turns our favorite bivalve into a creamy concoction. With sprinkles, we hope.
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A Hike in the Snow Can Be a Birder’s Delight
Snow days are good days to look for birds. They’re a bit more conspicuous against the white background and a little more tolerant of humans.
DetailsA Guide to Smarter, Cheaper Pollution Controls
The federation’s Watershed Restoration Planning Guidebook offers cost-effective ways to reduce stormwater flow into coastal waters.
DetailsThursday Is Moving Day for Southeast Staff
The staff of the federation’s Southeastern Office will begin moving into their new home in Wrightsville Beach, completing an adventure that began in late 2012.
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Our Coast’s Food: Oyster Stew
Coastal N.C. natives will put up with jalapenos in their pimento cheese and bourbon in their pecan pie, but don’t mess with their steaming bowls of oyster stew.
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The Polar Vortex, Climate Change and Our Coast
The wild swings of winter weather, scientists tell us, are related to a changing climate. It may be time to dust off an old report that suggests ways to better prepare for a different future.
DetailsRemembering One of Our Coastal Heroes
The N.C. coast lost a great friend and champion with the death of Bernice Rice of Thomas Landing in Onslow County.
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Help the Pelicans by Giving Back
With your help, the federation will continue work to protect Beacon Island and restore salt marsh.
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Our Coast’s Food: The New Face of Fishing
Two brothers and a childhood friend got their college degrees and became commercial fishermen and entrepreneurs. Meet the new breed of fishermen.
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