As we dive into a new year here at the coast, we’re already gearing up for some exciting events for our members and friends. From annual oyster roasts to new exciting happenings, we have a lot in store for 2025 as we work to protect and restore the coast.
Please join us in welcoming our 2025 spring interns to the Federation.
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!
Recently the Coastal Federation’s interns and volunteers worked with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) to restore the forest on the Angola Bay Game Land in Pender County, NC.
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.
National Estuaries Week brings lots of fun events and outreach opportunities, celebrate the might oyster this October during NC Oyster Month, and plenty of other great events!
A Successful Evening at the Coast Earlier this month, we had the privilege of recognizing a group of outstanding individuals, businesses, agencies, and organizations who have shown exceptional dedication to…
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!
The final push to remove lost fishing gear for the year has wrapped up, The Federation is attending several events in honor of Earth Month and be sure to shop our exclusive apparel with Recover Brands in April.
Grab your tickets and join us at A Roast for the Coast in Wilmington! Several volunteer events are coming up that we hope to see you at, and did you know you can make an impact for generations to come.
The New Salt Marsh Program has a new director, Educators in the northeast welcome a group to the office, Lost Fishing Gear Recovery had a successful year, and Join us at the upcoming Roast for the Coast.
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.
News Roundup: restoring Lake Mattamuskeet, construction at Sugarloaf Island, NC Central students, Coastal Review’s Frank Stick series and gift ideas to support the coast
National Estuaries Week is just about to kick off, We The Water plunges into year two, Coastal Review wins big and Farm to Fork oyster tours