On Thursday, February 19, the federation and other members of the Lower Cape Fear Stewardship Development Coalition recognized development projects in Brunswick, New Hanover and Pender Counties for their environmental…
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On March 7, nearly 40 volunteers spent their Saturday morning collecting litter and debris from the Hoop Pole Creek Preserve in Atlantic Beach. The Preserve supports a healthy maritime forest and coastal marsh habitat, and is an important natural refuge for fish and wildlife.
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The second annual Hatteras Island Oyster Roast that took place Saturday, February 21, was a huge success! Over 300 people attended the event, including many Dare County Commissioners. Everyone was thankful for a clearing in the weather and enjoyed all the festivities on the waterfront at Oden’s Dock.
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Sunset Beach residents question a proposed development on what was formerly Mad Inlet in Brunswick County. The area used to be classified as hazardous.
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In 2013, the federation received phone calls from two Pamlico County residents, a farmer and a real estate agent, who raised alarms that wetlands were being cleared to be converted…
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Ever wonder what a live shrimp, crab or whelk looks like? Find out during our weekly Touch Tank Tuesdays. This fun event connects children and adults alike with the many…
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The Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center is a regional hub for coastal education, the center offers a wide range of events, programs and fun activities.
DetailsWe’re proud to have the wildly talented Bland Simpson, UNC Kenan Distinguished Professor of English and Creative Writing, on our Board of Directors. He writes and sings of our N.C.…
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In 2009, the Coastal Federation partnered with the landowners and contracted a local marine engineer to develop a living shoreline design.
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In 2012, the Coastal Federation partnered with the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust to restore a portion of the shoreline at Springer’s Point Nature Preserve on Ocracoke Island. We designed…
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Student and teachers are visiting the Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center in Wrightsville Beach in increasing numbers. Since the federation’s education center opened on May 3, 2014 a variety of public education programs and events have drawn the public in to learn about the coastal environment.
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Jack Cleaves, who died last last month, could always be depended on to lend a hand to help the federation and our coast.
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The Wilmington Historic Foundation has recognized the federation’s restored office and education center in Wrightsville Beach.
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Hundreds of people showed up to celebrate the life of one of our coast’s great friends and defenders.
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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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The federation topped its $600,000 fundraising goal to move and restore its new office and education center in Wrightsville Beach.
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