Bland Simpson: Inspired by the Coast
Bland Simpson, author and Coastal Federation board member, stopped by our Holiday Appreciation Party with his wife, Ann, to read from and sign copies of their most recent book, Little…
DetailsBland Simpson, author and Coastal Federation board member, stopped by our Holiday Appreciation Party with his wife, Ann, to read from and sign copies of their most recent book, Little…
DetailsTell us about yourself. I recently graduated from Oregon State University with a Master’s in Environmental Science and currently work in the Coastal Federation’s central office. I traded in the…
DetailsLast spring in the northeast office, a Duke student showed up on our doorstep. Her name was Dia Hitt and she wanted to know if she could do a project…
DetailsDecember 2015 Update Over the last 12 months, the Project Team convened at the New Hanover County Executive Development Center for sessions on Jan. 16, March 31, June 26, and…
DetailsThis fall, the federation has been working with students in schools throughout the coast to maintain school rain gardens. The gardens are used as living classrooms and provide a number…
DetailsIn October 2015, the federation along with Climate Communication, Climate Central and the Southeast Climate Science Center hosted a two day workshop that offered field and classroom experiences for media professionals and other interested participants.
DetailsThe North Carolina coast has lots of beautiful places where you can opt outside with your family and friends this Thanksgiving season. Here are a few of our favorites: Get…
DetailsThe Federation is still accepting applications for its annual Derelict Fishing Gear Recovery Project. For the third year in a row, this project is open to commercial fishermen in northeastern…
DetailsThe federation along with the Wilmington Regional Association of Realtors and the UNCW Masters of Public Administration Program teamed up to host the first regional Water Summit, “Insights & Actions…
DetailsOysters were once plentiful in the lower Cape Fear River. They formed extensive reefs and lined the marshy shoreline of this dynamic river. Major alterations to the Cape Fear River…
DetailsRecently, several volunteers got their hands dirty in an effort to improve water quality and restore habitat at the North River Wetland Preserve. The volunteers, many who had never met…
DetailsPositions available in Manteo Office and Wrightsville Beach Office (one position at each site) The Conservation Trust for North Carolina is the host organization for AmeriCorps Project GEOS, a ten-month national service program…
DetailsRegister Here The North Carolina Coastal Federation will host its second annual Seafood Shellebration Oct. 24, 2015 from 5-8 p.m. in Raleigh at “The Green” behind Seaboard Station. Guests can…
DetailsEnvironmental organizations around the country recently celebrated National Estuaries Week. The North Carolina Coastal Federation hosted several events from Manteo to Wrightsville Beach to celebrate our spectacular coastal waters and…
DetailsFederation intern, Mariko Polk, recently won first place in the student category of the Battle of the GeoMaps at the North Carolina ArcGIS User Group 2015 Conference. The Battle of…
DetailsThe North Carolina Coastal Federation, in cooperation with the Town of Oak Island and the Oak Island Citizens’ Environmental Advisory Committee, is undertaking a community project to reduce the flow…
DetailsThe N.C. Coastal Federation, in partnership with the Wilmington Chamber of Commerce, area business leaders and local government officials, is working to create a model for the county’s approval process…
DetailsATTEND THE PUBLIC HEARING September 24th, at 6:00 p.m. at: Holden Beach Town Hall 110 Rothschild Street, Holden Beach, NC 28462 SEND YOUR COMMENTS TO: Mrs. Emily Hughes Wilmington Regulatory…
DetailsBuilding New Oyster Reefs on Roanoke Island- a Novel Technique The federation and volunteers have been busy building oyster reefs this summer out of recycled crab pots and bags of…
DetailsInspiring stewardship with the Latino Community The North Carolina Coastal Federation teamed up with Mano al Hermano, a community-based nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower Latino families through education…
DetailsI met Joe Kilpatrick in 1983 during my first visit with the Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation in Winston-Salem. He provided a warm, friendly greeting, and gave me strong encouragement as…
DetailsFowler Awarded Lifetime Achievement Honors Ocean— The winners of the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s annual Pelican Awards have been announced. The awards recognize exemplary work of people, organizations and groups…
DetailsBy Zach Lee 8/3/15 The North Carolina Coastal Federation recently collaborated with DREAMs of Wilmington, Inc. to install a work of art at the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education…
Detailscoastalreview.org Staff Report WILMINGTON – The Corps of Engineers announced Friday it has decided to hold a public hearing and extend the public comment period on its environmental report related…
DetailsListen to Melanie Doyle, Conservation Horticulturalist and Invasive Species Specialist at the N.C. Aquarium at Fort Fisher, discuss invasive animals and plants found along North Carolina’s coast, the scope of…
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