J. Taylor Ryan and his Royal Order of the Honorary St. James Oyster build oyster reefs, keep track of oyster spat and perform other, assorted deeds to improve the coastal environment.
News & Features
Proposed Merger of Agencies Raises Fears
Commercial fishermen worry that a proposed merger of state wildlife agencies could mean the end of their industry.
$30 Million vs. $13 Million
The first number is what the state paid in 2006 for land near Southport for the now-dead international container port. That second number? That’s the land’s tax value today.
Proposed Ecology Center Makes Strides
While another busy tourist season has been underway on Hatteras Island, a project that has the potential to be one of the largest visitor attractions on the island has been moving forward.
The Greening of the Marines
Solar panels are sprouting up all over Camp Lejeune. You can see them in fields, covering parking lots and on the roofs of new base housing, which are far “greener” than most houses outside the gate.
Controlling the Stormwater Spigot
Nearly 40 town officials gathered last week at a seminar sponsored by the federation to learn about innovative methods to control polluted runoff.
Learning the Value of Education
A nonprofit group sent Hispanic students from Durham to Jones Island to help monitor restoration projects and to instill in them the value of science and education.
Personal Skeeter Spraying
No less than six companies will spray backyards in Dare County to control mosquitoes. How effective are they and how dangerous are the chemicals they use?
Welcome to Warmer America
If you thought it was hot in July in coastal North Carolina, you’re not alone. The month was the hottest month in recorded history for the United States. We may be getting an early glimpse of how future climate will look.
Maritime Study: What It Will Take to Stay Competitive
The new North Carolina Maritime Strategy report calls for billions of dollars in transportation improvements and construction at the state’s ports, in order to compete in the import/export business.
Agencies, Groups Critical of Groin Project
Federal and state agencies have asked for more study of a proposed terminal groin project on Figure Eight Island, and one federal agency has recommended that the proposal be denied until more information is provided.
Thirty Years of Achievements
The restoration of 5,000 acres of wetlands at North River Farms in Carteret County is just one of the many things the N.C. Coastal Federation has done in its 30 years that have made our coast a better place.
Thirty Years of Caring for the Coast
The N.C. Coastal Federation is celebrating its 30th birthday this year.The first of a two-part series explores the federation’s beginnings when the staff consisted of founder Todd Miller and his faithful dog Kwawk.
2012 Pelican Award Winners
Sulfur opponents, teachers and local governments are among the 16 recipients of this year’s awards, which honor exemplary efforts to preserve and protect the coastal environment.
Ailing Birds Find Shelter at the Sea Biscuit
Mary Ellen Rogers retired to Oak Island to care for birds, creatures that have been caught in nets, sliced up by propellers or washed up on shore exhausted by the rigors of migration.
Will She or Won’t She?
Gov. Beverly Perdue has until 11:59 p.m. Thursday to decide whether to veto several bills, including a much-maligned bill on future sea-level rise.
