The Coastal Federation is looking back on a successful year. The oyster sanctuary network is celerbating a big milestone, and a new outside study shows just how valuable they are. Plus there are plenty of gifting options for the holidays that also support our work.
Check out the latest on the Coastal Federation’s activities, we’re now accepting applications for the 2025 Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project, Great events are coming up, and we’ve got gift ideas for everyone on your list!
Check out the latest on the Coastal Federation’s activities, including the removal of abandoned and derelict vessel, read the series on increasing wildfire risk in North Carolina, a farm-to-fork oyster experience, and educational excursions at Jockey’s Ridge State Park.
The Federation hosted the second annual Coastal STEM Career Fair for 90 students, and tickets are still available for the Taste of the Coast on August 3!
The Federation and partners have launched the NC Salt Marsh Action Plan, A group of Realtors joined staff at a living shoreline monitoring event, and Get your tickets now to join us at the Taste of the Coast Celebration and Pelican Awards in August!
The Federation and partners have launched the NC Salt Marsh Action Plan, A group of Realtors joined staff at a living shoreline monitoring event, and Get your tickets now to join us at the Taste of the Coast Celebration and Pelican Awards in August!
It’s the start of a new year with new opportunities to improve the health of our beautiful coast! As you’ll read below, we are proud of last year’s accomplishments and have developed a set of ambitious goals for our work in 2024.
As 2023 winds down, I find myself reflecting on not only this year but the last 41. As you may have heard, I will be stepping into a new role at the Federation in 2024, and the highly capable Dr. Braxton Davis will be stepping in as Executive Director.
A $15 million announcement and a spotlight on the state’s oyster resources greeted the about 200 that came together for the 2023 North Carolina Oyster Summit.
News Roundup: the 2023 N.C. Oyster Summit, saving salt marshes and restoring tidal marsh at Carolina Beach State Park
Resilient Coasts for Future Roasts It’s not too late to register and join us at N.C. Oyster Summit: Resilient Coasts, Future Roasts in Raleigh on May 9 & 10th. This…
Roast for the Coast Supports Oyster Restoration It’s been several years since we’ve been able to host a big event in our southeast region, but this year we’re excited to…
For the Coastal Federation, this new beginning is an opportunity to build on our successes in 2022 and continue our impactful work to protect and restore our stunning coast.
Work Wraps up at The North River Wetlands Preserve In November the Coastal Federation along with contractors placed the final two water control structures out at the North River Wetlands…
Wrightsville Beach Takes A Stand Against Marine Debris Over the past month, our team has continued to see great strides in the fight against marine debris and more specifically unencapsulated…
Wild Oysters and What to Do with All Those Empty Shells The air is beginning to have that familiar fall chill and with the new season comes the beginning of…
Public invited to Lake Mattamuskeet Meeting For the first time in more than a year, the public is being asked to attend a meeting about the work taking place to…
Reaching New Audiences Through Touch Tank Tuesday The power of all people of diverse backgrounds coming together can make transformational differences in our communities. In a healthy estuarine ecosystem, there…
