Todd Miller, the founder and executive director of the N.C. Coastal Federation, will be honored Saturday by UNC-Chapel Hill as a distinguished alumnus.
Pamlico Land Clearing Raises Concerns
Environmentalists fear that a major land-clearing operation near the Neuse River in Pamlico County could be destroying wetlands without the required permits.
The Battle Over Ballast Water
EPA has adopted a new permit intended to protect U.S. waters from invasive species by imposing new regulations on ballast water released from ships. Many at the time probably thought a long legal battle was over.
Take a Birding Cruise Along White Oak
Local bird expert Joanne Powell will guide birding cruises along the White Oak River, and she says participants are almost guaranteed to see something special: birds, other wildlife or just stunning beauty.
He Left the World a Cleaner Place
Anyone who knew Elmer Eddy for very long was soon paddling alongside him picking up trash along creeks and rivers of the White Oak Basin. He was that kind of guy. Elmer died recently at age 94.
School’s Out: Interns Complete Academy
Our interns got real-world experience in coastal advocacy, water quality enhancement and habitat protection and a thorough understanding of how an environmental nonprofit organization works.
Stormwater Primer: Are Rules Working?
Polluted runoff is now the largest source of water impairment along the coast, but many think that the state’s evolving regulations are working to control it.
Stormwater: A Primer
In the first of two parts on polluted runoff, we explore where it comes from, its effects on coastal water quality and the rules in place to try and control it.
Coming to the Aid of an Abused Creek
The N.C. Coastal Federation expects to pay for and begin work this fall on a project to solve a vexing environmental and aesthetic problem: Turning two unsightly ponds in western Carteret County into wetlands to protect an imperiled creek.
Jetty Bill Stuck in State House
Although there have been rumors that a compromise might be in the works, a controversial bill to lift most restrictions on building small jetties along the state’s beaches has not moved out of committee in the N.C. House.
The Value of Restored Oyster Reefs
Researchers are learning some surprising things about the value of created or restored oyster reefs as marine habitat.
Putting the Pieces Together at North River Farms
The N.C. Coastal Federation put in place one of the final pieces of the puzzle that will eventually restore water quality and provide public access to thousands of acres of restored wetlands at its North River Farms property.
Bringing Fresh Seafood to the Triangle
Moore Square in Raleigh will come alive Saturday as the N.C. Coastal Federation and the Hills to Holy Water Music Arts Tour come together for N.C. Fresh Catch, a daylong celebration of commercial fishing, clean water, arts and sustainable living.
Coming Full Circle in Down East Carteret
Another 400 acres of wetlands will soon be restored in a monumental project that the N.C. Coastal Federation and several partners started more than a decade ago to turn 6,000 acres of farmland in Carteret County back to wetlands.
Proposed Turtle Habitat Has Locals Worried
Some local governments say a federal plan to increase protection of loggerhead sea turtles is a threat to crucial beach re-nourishment, but federal officials say the critics’ contentions are overblown.
Some Hammerheads to Get Protection
Federal fisheries managers have proposed adding four populations of hammerhead sharks to the Endangered Species List. Those off the Southeast coast aren’t included despite dramatic declines in their population.
