The owners of crab pots that have been recovered in the northeast region during the Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project this month can reclaim their gear at the Coastal Federation’s Wanchese office.
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Initiative Results in 140M More Oysters in NC
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and partners restored about 140 million oysters on 43 acres of newly created oyster reefs on the coast, nearly tripling their goal set by the 50 Million Oyster Initiative.
Federation Offers 3 Stewardship Awards
High school seniors in the state’s coastal counties have until Feb. 13 to apply for one of three environmental stewardship awards offered by the North Carolina Coastal Federation.
Lost Fishing Gear Recovery to Begin
The North Carolina Coastal Federation-led Lost Fishing Gear Recovery Project begins this week collecting lost crab pots and fishing gear along the northern and central coast.
Federation Shares 2020 Accomplishments
N.C. Coastal Federation was able to continue its work to protect and restore the state’s coast during this trying year with the help of significant contributions of many partners and supporters.
Federation Announces 2020 Gift Options
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is offering holiday gift ideas that support coastal conservation and Coastal Review Online’s continued daily coverage of the North Carolina coast.
Federation to Receive Debris Removal Grant
North Carolina Coastal Federation will receive a $121,090 grant to help with the removal of at least 20 abandoned and derelict vessels from estuaries in the northeastern part of the state.
Federation Celebrates Annual Pelican Awards
The North Carolina Coastal Federation celebrated virtually Thursday this year’s Pelican Award recipients from up and down the coast.
Federation, Sound Rivers Challenge Permit
The North Carolina Coastal Federation and Sound Rivers have taken the fight over a mining permit that would alter Blounts Creek to the state supreme court.
Federation Gets $250K for Debris Cleanup
NOAA has awarded the North Carolina Coastal Federation a two-year, $249,657 grant for Hurricane Florence marine debris removal in southeastern North Carolina.
On Flood Control, The Dutch Are Masters
The storm surge barrier near Rotterdam, Netherlands, a feat of engineering, is but one example of what coastal North Carolina can learn from the Dutch about flood prevention.
Salt Marsh Planting Volunteers Needed
The North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting a volunteer workday to help restore salt marsh and oyster habitat 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 5 at the Morris Landing Clean Water Preserve.
Blueprint: Water Quality, Living Shorelines
In the second installment of our series on the Lower Cape Fear River Blueprint, we explain the plan’s goals and strategies for protecting the river’s vulnerable natural resources.
Mountains-to-Sea Trail Dedication Sept. 9
A ribbon cutting ceremony for the new 10-mile trail section of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail through the North Carolina Coastal Federation’s North River Wetland Preserve in Otway will begin at 10 a.m. Sept. 9.
N.C. Coastal Federation Wins Award
A chapter of the world’s oldest and largest organization dedicated to fisheries will present one of its annual awards to this environmental nonprofit group for its work restoring marine habitats.
Deck the Halls With Line and Flotsam
The N.C. Coastal Federation is inviting people to decorate the exterior of its office in Wrightsville Beach with recycled nautical and marine items.
