Volunteers help build marsh toe revetment at Trinity Center
Volunteers from the local community came out to Trinity Center in Pine Knoll Shores on Wednesday to help protect and restore our shorelines, one bag full of recycled oyster shells…
Teaching the Teachers
Our educators occasionally conduct professional development training for formal K-12 classroom teachers. Public school teacher training programs serve as opportunities for enriched learning and reinforcement of crucial lessons. The Coastal…
Coastal Federation Activities Along the Coast
It’s a new year and events are in full swing all along the coast. From speaker series to shoreline cleanups to oyster bagging, there are ways for everyone to get…
Living Shorelines
North Carolina’s 12,000 miles of estuarine shoreline provide some of the most productive habitats in the world for fish and shellfish. Unfortunately, the erosion of these shorelines is increasing because…
Don’t Miss The 2015 Raleigh Seafood Shellebration
Register 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…
Lost Fishing Gear Recovery
Every year, crab pots and other fishing gear are lost in our sounds. The Federation and local partners work to remove these pots, which are hazardous to boats and marine…
Federation contributes to Latest RAE Living Shorelines report.
The latest report from Restore America’s Estuaries, “Living Shorelines: From Barriers to Opportunities” has been issued and features contributions from the federation. Living shorelines are a suite of techniques that offer property…
Meet our AmeriCorps Project GEOS Members!
The federation is hosting three AmeriCorps Project GEOS members this summer, with one member at each regional office. The AmeriCorps members are working on a multitude of projects throughout our…
Summer Camps
Let your kids get outside and experience all the coast has to offer this summer! We have three locations: the Outer Banks, the Crystal Coast and Wrightsville Beach. You can…
Beacon Island Shoreline Restoration
Creating Oyster Habitat While Saving the Brown Pelicans’ Home Beacon Island in Pamlico Sound is one of only nine remaining nesting sites for brown pelicans in North Carolina. In 2014,…
Internships
The North Carolina Coastal Federation welcomes qualified undergraduate and graduate student interns from diverse backgrounds to join us in a range of internship opportunities. Offering real-world experience, these internships engage…
History
Since 1982, the North Carolina Coastal Federation has worked with people to safeguard the coastal rivers, creeks, sounds, and beaches of North Carolina. Todd Miller, the Federation’s current executive director,…
Education
We educate thousands of adults and their families each year through volunteer opportunities with our restoration projects, field trips, conferences, workshops and community outings. We also provide education programs and events through the new Fred and Alice Stanback Coastal Education Center in Wrightsville Beach
Sponsor a Coastal Program or Special Event
Looking for a way to help the coast while aligning your business with a great audience? You can help support a healthy and beautiful coast by sponsoring a coastal program…
Get Your Specialty NC License Plate
The North Carolina coast is spectacular. When you purchase a Coastal Federation specialty NC license plate, you help keep our coast healthy and beautiful. Simply select this plate when you…
Spring at the Coast
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.
2024 Roast for the Coast!
Join the Federation to enjoy steamed local North Carolina oysters at our 2024 oyster roast. Its an event you won’t want to miss!
Highlights from Coastal Celebrations
Read our summer news roundup including 20 years of Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast, the Farm Act, STEM career day, saying goodbye to our summer interns and more.