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2025 Coastal Summit: The Ripple Effect- Enhancing Oysters, Salt Marsh and Water Quality Together
April 8 – April 9
Marbles Kids Museum
This two-day summit will highlight the progress and interconnectivity of work related to the advancing science, restoration, and preservation activities of many important coastal ecosystems. Hosted by the Coastal Federation at the Marbles Kids Museum in Raleigh, this event will feature the work of the Federation and the many partners who are working diligently to advance Oyster, Salt Marsh, and Water Quality initiatives in the state. The summit will convene decision-makers, including legislators and partners from North Carolina and other states.
The first day of the summit will include an evening reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. The reception, held in the Marbles Courtyard and Zanzibar Room, will include fresh oysters from eight different N.C. Oyster Growers, as well as other hors d’oeuvres, and will feature a Legislative Oyster Shucking Competition at 6:00 p.m. The reception is included for summit attendees. Reception-only tickets for those not attending the summit are available for purchase; doors open at 5:30.
Check out the event agenda for more information, and stay tuned for updates. Day of registration for the summit will be available, but it is strongly encouraged that you register by April 4th to assist in summit planning and ensure your spot in the conversation!
Career Development Workshop Added!
The Coastal Society will offer a Margaret A Davidson Coastal Career Development Program workshop immediately following the 2025 Coastal Summit on April 9th, from 1:00-4:30 p.m. This career development workshop is an add-on to the 2025 Coastal Summit. It will provide a great opportunity for students and young professionals in marine sciences and related fields to learn about a variety of career paths and academic opportunities and to network. Registration for the Career Development Workshop is through The Coastal Society via this link. The cost to register for the Career Development Workshop is $15. All Summit participants receive a $5 discount, via discount code NCCF25.
Please do not use this code if you are not attending the summit.
Federal Partners
The Federation is pleased to be able to waive registration for Federal partners interested in attending the Summit. Please reach out to Erin Fleckenstein at erinf@nccoast.org to register.
Poster Session
We are excited to feature current and emerging scientists at the summit during our networking poster session. Please be sure to visit all posters during the summit.
Travel Assistance & Registration Reimbursement
We are also pleased to be offering travel assistance and registration reimbursement to qualifying individuals participating in the summit.
The deadline to apply was March 15, 2025, COB. All scholarship recipients have been notified of their awards.
Sponsorships
Sponsoring this summit is a great way to get in front of leading coastal professionals while supporting a healthy coast. Please review our sponsor benefits or click below to become a sponsor today.
Sponsors
Daves Outpost | Moffat and Nichol | Natrx | Resource Environmental Solutions
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