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Artistic representation of coastal microplastics

Highlights from the 2021 Microplastics Forum

Advocacy, Educate, Marine Debris, Restore and PreserveJuly 21, 2021

Fragments of Plastic Everywhere In the words of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Assistant Director of Policy, Ana Zivanovic-Nenadovic, “Plastic is everywhere.” We use plastic in almost every facet of…

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Shoreline Plantings Wrap Up Several Large Living Shoreline Projects

2021 Press Releases, Central Office, Living Shorelines, News, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveJune 18, 2021

OCEAN, NC — This spring, the North Carolina Coastal Federation partnered with Carteret Community College, the Town of Oriental, Carteret County, the Town of Pine Knoll Shores, community volunteers, students and…

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The Town of Pine Knoll Shores is working to reduce nuisance flooding by managing stormwater

2021 Press Releases, Low Impact Development, News, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveMay 11, 2021

OCEAN, NC — Stormwater from heavy rains, on top of already saturated soils, frequently cause houses, yards and roads to flood. These flood waters then become polluted runoff, degrading coastal waterways.…

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North Carolina Coastal Federation Unveils Statewide Plan to Protect and Restore Oysters

2021 Press Releases, News, Oyster Growers, Oyster Restoration, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveMay 11, 2021

OCEAN, N.C. – Today, the North Carolina Coastal Federation released the North Carolina Oyster Blueprint for 2021-2025, an action strategy created by more than 50 contributors across the state to advance restoration,…

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Permeable Parking Spaces Installed at Ward Shore Park to Capture Rainwater Runoff

2021 Press Releases, Central Office, Low Impact Development, News, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterApril 8, 2021

OCEAN N.C. – The installation of permeable parking spaces is one of many projects recently implemented by the Town of Swansboro in partnership with the North Carolina Coastal Federation. Using…

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Lake Mattamuskeet Watershed Restoration Plan Virtual Meeting Set for April 15

2021 Press Releases, Lake Mattamuskeet, News, Places, Press ReleasesApril 6, 2021

WANCHESE, N.C. – Whether you live or farm within the Lake Mattamuskeet watershed, or visit the lake because you love to fish, hunt, or enjoy viewing waterfowl and wildlife, you can learn…

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Results and Reflections on the 2021 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project

2021 Press Releases, Crab Pots, Marine Debris, News, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveApril 5, 2021

WANCHESE, N.C. – The Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project led by the North Carolina Coastal Federation in January, involved 60 commercial watermen and women who worked throughout the northeast and central…

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Three High School Seniors Honored by the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Expanded Awards Program

2021 Press Releases, News, Press ReleasesApril 1, 2021

OCEAN, N.C. – The North Carolina Coastal Federation is honoring three graduating high school seniors with outstanding dedication to our coastal environment with the 2021 Coastal Stewardship Award. High school…

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Beaufort adds Permeable Parking Strip to Soak in the Rain on Orange St.

2021 Press Releases, Low Impact Development, News, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterMarch 31, 2021

Ocean, N.C. – The North Carolina Land and Water Fund recently supported an innovative stormwater project that is transforming a typical paved street in the Town of Beaufort into a…

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Conservation Corps Partners with Coastal Federation to Restore Coast

2021 Press Releases, Living Shorelines, Marine Debris, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterMarch 23, 2021

OCEAN, N.C. – This spring, Conservation Corps North Carolina (CCNC) will work alongside the North Carolina Coastal Federation to complete several restoration projects. This partnership is made possible by a…

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Living Shoreline Construction Begins in Topsail

2021 Press Releases, Living Shorelines, News, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveMarch 19, 2021

TOPSAIL, N.C. – The Town of Topsail Beach is partnering with the North Carolina Coastal Federation to install four living shoreline demonstration projects to reduce soundside erosion and maintain valuable…

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Abandoned Vessel Removal to Begin in March

2021 Press Releases, Marine Debris, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveMarch 15, 2021

OCEAN, N.C. – Once seaworthy vessels, now damaged or sunk along the coast, are slated for removal beginning in March. Working with state and local partners, the North Carolina Coastal…

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N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to Renovate Washington Baum Bridge Boating Access Area

2021 Press Releases, Coastal Review Online, News, Press ReleasesMarch 9, 2021

N.C. Wildlife Commission partners with North Carolina Coastal Federation and Dare County Tourism Board to renovate the Washington Baum Bridge Boating Access Area parking lot. WANCHESE, N.C. – The N.C.…

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North Carolina Coastal Federation unveils statewide roadmap to curb flooding and water pollution

2021 Press Releases, Climate Change, Low Impact Development, News, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterMarch 4, 2021

Plan offers resilience solutions for roadways, buildings, farms and communities   Ocean, N.C. – On the heels of 2020 becoming North Carolina’s second wettest year ever, the North Carolina Coastal…

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Secretary of Interior to Pause New Oil and Gas Leases on Public Lands

2021 Press Releases, Advocacy, Offshore Oil, Press ReleasesJanuary 28, 2021

On Jan. 27, President Biden signed an Executive Order that directs the Secretary of the Interior to pause new oil and natural gas leases on public lands and offshore waters…

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation earns seventh consecutive 4-star rating from Charity Navigator

2021 Press Releases, Press ReleasesJanuary 28, 2021

OCEAN — For the seventh year in a row, the North Carolina Coastal Federation has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator—the highest possible rating from the nonprofit evaluator. According…

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One hundred and twenty-three acres of Atlantic White Cedar trees restored

2021 Press Releases, News, Our Coast, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveJanuary 20, 2021

Formerly, Atlantic white-cedar was a well-established ecosystem in the peatlands along the Alligator River and in the Great Dismal Swamp. The trees thrived in the waterlogged, peat-rich soil, which is made up of…

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Efforts Launch to Protect Water Quality and Oysters in Stump Sound

2021 Press Releases, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, Southeast Office, StormwaterJanuary 19, 2021

Chefs and diners covet what they consider to be the “Cadillac” of oysters that grows in Stump Sound in Onslow County. The clean fresh and salt water that mix together…

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Swansboro and Coastal Federation Continue Partnership to Tackle Polluted Runoff

2021 Press Releases, Central Office, Low Impact Development, Press Releases, Restore and Preserve, StormwaterJanuary 11, 2021

OCEAN – This year, the Town of Swansboro and the North Carolina Coastal Federation will continue their partnership to work for clean coastal waters. Plans are in the works to…

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North Carolina Coastal Federation Seeks Applicants for Environmental Award

2021 Press Releases, News, Press ReleasesJanuary 8, 2021

OCEAN, N.C. – The North Carolina Coastal Federation is pleased to announce thecontinuation of the Coastal Stewardship Award in 2021. The federation is offering three$1,000 awards coastwide. The winners will…

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Fishermen collecting crab pots

Annual project cleans up waterways and employs watermen and women during a slower time of the year

2021 Press Releases, Crab Pots, Marine Debris, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveJanuary 4, 2021

WANCHESE – The North Carolina Coastal Federation is set to begin its seventh year of the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project this week. Thirty-one commercial watermen along the northern and…

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Annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast Postponed Until 2022

2020 Press Releases, Oyster Restoration, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveDecember 23, 2020

HATTERAS, N.C. – The North Carolina Coastal Federation announced that the 2021 Hatteras Island Oyster Roast will not proceed, but the non-profit has plans to move forward with the event…

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Challenging Year Doesn’t Stop Efforts to Protect and Restore our Magnificent N.C. Coast

2020 Press Releases, Advocacy, Educate, Press Releases, Restore and PreserveDecember 23, 2020

OCEAN, N.C.—Given that 2020 was such a difficult year, the North Carolina Coastal Federation is pleased to share some really remarkable and encouraging accomplishments. Thanks to the significant contributions of…

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UNCW Rain Garden Will Reduce 1 Million Gallons of Runoff

2020 Press Releases, Educate, Press Releases, Rain Gardens, Southeast OfficeDecember 3, 2020

The hard surfaces of parking lots usually contribute to polluted stormwater runoff and flooding by directing it to storm drains or surface waters. However, a new project at UNC-Wilmington is…

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Commercial fishers needed to help remove lost fishing gear

2020 Press Releases, Crab Pots, Marine Debris, Press ReleasesNovember 18, 2020

Applications to assist with the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project in 2021 are open until Dec. 15, 2020. WANCHESE — Every year, crab pots and other fishing gear are lost…

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Catch the King Tide Training Event

October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Catch the King Tide Training Event

Join the North Carolina Coastal Federation and Wetlands Watch on Tuesday, October 3rd to participate in a community science program that documents flooding during king tides. At this event, we'll…

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NC Oyster Month: Drink & Draw

October 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Drink & Draw

Launch NC Oyster Month in style with the Federation at a popular destination along the NC Oyster Trail: Wrightsville Beach Brewery. During the month of October, Wrightsville Beach Brewery, generously…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at DREAMS

October 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at DREAMS

* Join us in celebrating NC Oyster Month with a hands-on opportunity to make a difference! Delicious oysters depend on clean water. Stormwater runoff is the number one cause of…

1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

Get ready for a fun afternoon on the water, followed by a delicious oyster tasting as part of this unique farm-to-fork experience. Join us for one of our Oyster Month…

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10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

October 8 @ 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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1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at Morris Landing

October 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at Morris Landing

In celebration of NC Oyster Month volunteers are invited to Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve for a special volunteer event featuring Ghost Fleet Oyster Company. Volunteers will monitor the living…

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Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

Get ready for a fun afternoon on the water, followed by a delicious oyster tasting as part of this unique farm-to-fork experience. Join us for one of our Oyster Month…

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Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

Get ready for a fun afternoon on the water, followed by a delicious oyster tasting as part of this unique farm-to-fork experience. Join us for one of our Oyster Month…

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Secret Garden Planting at DREAMS

October 24 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Secret Garden Planting at DREAMS

Embrace the spirit of NC Oyster Month this October by joining us in a meaningful initiative! Oysters hold a vital role in coastal ecosystems, contributing to improved water quality and…

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: NC Oyster Month

October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: NC Oyster Month

The Southeast Coastal Ambassadors are a special group of volunteers that meet monthly to become better engaged and educated on the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s work and projects. This month…

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1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

Get ready for a fun afternoon on the water, followed by a delicious oyster tasting as part of this unique farm-to-fork experience. Join us for one of our Oyster Month…

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5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

From Tide to Table: An Oyster Tasting Occasion

October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

From Tide to Table: An Oyster Tasting Occasion

Join us for an educational evening and tasting event celebrating North Carolina oysters!  The evening will begin at the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Office in Wanchese. Program participants will tour…

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October 3
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Catch the King Tide Training Event

October 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Drink & Draw

October 5
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at DREAMS

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 8
October 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

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October 3
October 3 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Catch the King Tide Training Event

October 3 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Drink & Draw

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October 5
October 5 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at DREAMS

October 5 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

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October 8
October 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Event Series

Birding Cruise

October 9
October 9 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm

NC Oyster Month: Volunteer Event at Morris Landing

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October 12
October 12 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

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October 19
October 19 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

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October 24
October 24 @ 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Secret Garden Planting at DREAMS

October 24 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Southeast Coastal Ambassador Meeting: NC Oyster Month

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October 26
October 26 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Oysters Uncovered: The Kayak Edition Vol. 2

October 27
October 27 @ 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm

From Tide to Table: An Oyster Tasting Occasion

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