The nonprofit organization pays commercial fishermen and women to collect crab pots and other gear in January, when internal coastal waters are closed to all crab, eel, fish and shrimp pots north and east of the Highway 58 bridge over Bogue Sound to Emerald Isle.
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Pender County moves to rid public waters of junk boats
Pender County became the latest coastal North Carolina government to adopt rules enforcing the removal of abandoned and derelict vessels from waterways.
Coastal Federation breaks ground on new soundfront center
The nonprofit organization hosted a groundbreaking Friday afternoon for its new Center for Coastal Protection and Restoration being built on Bogue Sound.
State announces 8 to receive NC’s highest civilian honor
Among the recipients for their contributions to the science field are Tom Earnhardt and astronaut Christina Koch.
NC Oyster Month makes October a shucking good time
This is the fourth year the state has celebrated the ecologically and economically important mollusks.
Groups who joined to take on marine debris assess progress
Five years into a coastwide plan to address marine debris in North Carolina waters, those behind the plan met last week to judge their effort and consider the message going forward.
National Estuaries Week sheds light on fragile habitats
National Estuaries Week, Sept. 21-28, is a celebration of economically and ecologically vital and sensitive ecosystems, and there’s still time to take part and learn more.
Fleckenstein receives Dare County’s first Salt Marsh Award
The Dare Soil & Water Conservation District awarded its inaugural Salt Marsh Award to Erin Fleckenstein, oyster program director for the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Outrigger canoe club set to embark on third year, final leg
The We the Water initiative, which aims to shed light on the need for clean water and support work to improve water quality, begins on Friday the last stretch of its paddling journey along the entire North Carolina coast.
Coastal Federation honors founder during Pelican Awards
The nonprofit advocacy organization honored coastal stewards, including its founder Todd Miller, Saturday during its annual Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast event.
Coastal Federation readies for annual fundraising events
Tickets are still available for the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s Pelican Awards and Taste of the Coast set for Saturday evening in Morehead City.
EPA awards $421 million to multistate-nonprofit coalition
The Environmental Protection Agency announced the funding for a collaborative effort by North Carolina and three other states along with nonprofits for conservation and restoration work that reduces carbon emissions and increases resilience.
Permeable pavement project underway at UNCW
Partners say that by replacing conventional asphalt with permeable pavement on the UNCW campus, they will help improve water quality in the nearby Bradley Hewletts Creek Watersheds.
Volunteers needed to help restore tidal marsh habitat
The work is scheduled for Tuesday morning to plant thousands of native wetland plants once overrun by invasive phragmites at Carolina Beach State Park.
Groups conserve old Weyerhaeuser tract on Newport River
A recent land deal just shifted into gear a multi-year conservation collaboration that stands to enhance the water quality of a river listed as one of the most endangered shellfish growing areas in the state.
12 derelict vessels to be removed from New Hanover waters
The North Carolina Coastal Federation, marine contractors, local governments and the Wildlife Resources Commission are working together this week to remove a dozen vessels from different locations in New Hanover County, including Carolina Beach and Wrightsville Beach.
