Our Coast 2016 Member Profile: Joey Hester
In this issue, we chat with North Carolina Coastal Federation member, Joey Hester, a former intern in our central office and current non-point source planning coordinator for the N.C. Division…
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Tour showcases solutions to Oak Island’s runoff problems
The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosted a meeting and tour for the Cape Fear Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers on May 24 that focused on stormwater runoff solutions…
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Migratory birds use North Carolina inlets as rest stops
Imagine yourself on a long highway trip without the opportunity to rest before the next leg of your journey. Just as rest stops along our highways offer that chance, our…
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Living shoreline work continues at Trinity Center
North Carolina Coastal Federation staff, fellows and interns recently joined middle school students from Davidson in planting plugs of smooth cordgrass, a salt marsh species, at Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores…
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Titan-Free Jamboree celebrates success of community efforts against Titan
The North Carolina Coastal Federation celebrated grassroots efforts yesterday, joining community members and other environmental groups in celebrating eight years of hard work against Titan America’s plan to build a…
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Growing together at EarthWise Farm
Boy Scouts help install raised beds they built as demonstration gardens. It has been a busy spring at EarthWise Farm, the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s community garden. A new outdoor…
DetailsNational Teacher Appreciation Month
May is National Teacher Appreciation Month. The Coastal Federation is lucky to call Sandie Cecelski, an influential and respected teacher, a board member. Sandie has spent the last 30 years…
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Happy Mother’s Day! To mark the occasion, we spoke with a couple of our most loyal volunteers in the northeast area, Vickie Byers and her daughter, Alexandra. This mother/daughter duo…
DetailsChris Connaway
Meet our Partners: Chris Connaway Our work touches the lives of everyone who lives, plays, and works at the coast. One of our contractors, Chris Connaway of Connaway Marine Construction,…
DetailsStormwater Runoff Reduction project to protect Bradley and Hewletts Creeks
The Coastal Federation led a collaborative effort with the Town of Wrightsville Beach, the City of Wilmington, N.C. Department of Transportation, and UNC Wilmington to reduce the volume of stormwater runoff flowing…
DetailsShore Stories Screened Throughout the Coast
North Carolina Coastal Federation April 12, 2016 What’s New Tag with: News, Oil Shore Stories Screened Throughout the Coast Last week, the North Carolina Coastal Federation, Oceana, Surfrider, and local…
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Doing Their Part: Realtor Action Day Cleans Up
The second Realtor Action Day organized by the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors saw huge growth, increasing from 400 volunteers in 2015 to 580 in 2016. “This has grown into…
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Students Choose Service Over Sunbathing with Alternative Spring Break
Every year college groups come from near and far to the Coastal Federation to use their spring break leave for a good cause. Many colleges and universities offer Alternative Spring…
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Celebrate Earth Day with us!
Celebrate Earth Day with us! The Coastal Federation is teaming up with local environmental partners to celebrate Earth Day along the North Carolina coast. Look for us at these events…
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Coastal Federation Comments on Proposed Stormwater Rules
In order for these proposed rules to be consistent with the Federal Clean Water Act as well as state laws and regulations enacted pursuant to that federal statute, Section 15A…
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Discovery Backpack available to use at Patsy Pond Trail
Going for a hike with the little ones along the Patsy Pond Nature Trail? Stop by our headquarters office and check out the new Discovery Backpack for free! Inside the…
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Teaching Living Shorelines
A new lesson plan on living shorelines and coastal erosion is now available for educators. The lesson allows students to explore how various shoreline stabilization methods influence coastal erosion and…
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We Continue to Advocate for Clean Communities
On March 10, Titan America announced plans to suspend building a coal-fired cement plant and strip mine at Castle Hayne in New Hanover County along the NE Cape Fear River.…
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Breaking News: Obama Reverses Course on Drilling Off Southeast Coast
According to a report in the New York Times, the decision to withdraw a plan to permit oil and gas drilling off the southeast Atlantic coast will be withdrawn. Read the…
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STUDENT-LED SYMPOSIUM
EXPERTS GATHER TO DISCUSS FUTURE OF NORTH CAROLINA’S WETLANDS AT STUDENT-LED SYMPOSIUM DURHAM, N.C. – More than 80 scientists, policy experts, students and conservation practitioners from around North Carolina gathered…
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BREAKING NEWS: Titan Cement Scraps Its Plans!
CASTLE HAYNE – Titan America LLC announced today that the company has abandoned its controversial plans to build a cement plant here. The plans, in the works since 2008, had…
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Paying It Forward in Blueline Tilefish
Several commercial fishermen from the Outer Banks have been paying it forward this winter with donations of fish to a local food pantry. Buddy Coppersmith (F/V Emily Shay), Jimmy Taylor…
DetailsSave Rich Inlet Public Forum, Saturday, March 5, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 25, 2016 Contact: Mike Giles Phone: 910.509.2838 Email: mikeg@nccoast.org WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – Join the Coastal Federation Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 10 a.m. to…
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North Carolina Coastal Federation Wins the Oscar of Cape Fear Environmental Stewardship
The North Carolina Coastal Federation has been recognized with an Outstanding Stewardship Award, the highest award given by the Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Award Program, for their innovative approach…
DetailsSave Rich Inlet Public Forum, Saturday, March 5, 2016
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Feb. 24, 2016 Contact: Mike Giles Phone: 910.509.2838 Email: mikeg@nccoast.org Save Rich Inlet Public Forum, Saturday, March 5, 2016 WRIGHTSVILLE BEACH – Join the Coastal Federation…
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