The state Coastal Resources Commission has granted the town of Topsail Beach permission to install beach mats for wheelchair users at three handicapped-accessible beach access sites during the summer months.
North Carolina Coastal Federation
Forum to cover latest research on microplastics on the coast
North Carolina Coastal Federation is hosting July 15 a virtual forum on the latest microplastics research.
Conservation Corps NC plugs first living shoreline project
Conservation Corps N.C.’s AmeriCorps crew joined the North Carolina Coastal Federation to work on shoreline projects along the coast last month.
Stormwater management can protect water quality: Study
Managing stormwater helps reduce the amount of pollution that ends up in the watershed, a recent study found.
Groups petition state to limit carbon dioxide pollution
The state Environmental Management Commission’s air quality committee will have a special meeting June 15 to consider a rule to limit carbon dioxide pollution from the electric power sector in North Carolina.
Volunteers needed for shoreline planting on Bogue Sound
The North Carolina Coastal Federation needs volunteers June 2 for shoreline planting on Bogue Sound.
CRO Isn’t Lost, Now We’re Just CoastalReview.org
We’re making some changes around here, improvements needed for more flexibility and responsiveness in delivering the news of the North Carolina coast that you have come to expect and trust, along with a nod to our past.
PKS, Federation Complete Stormwater Work
Pine Knoll Shores and the North Carolina Coastal Federation recently completed a project to reduce nuisance flooding by managing stormwater.
Towns Advance Water Quality Projects
Beaufort recently installed pavement that allows stormwater to soak into the ground, one of numerous projects to improve water quality in area municipalities.
N.C. Coastal Federation Earns Top Ranking
The nonprofit North Carolina Coastal Federation, Coastal Review Online’s publisher, has earned a four-star rating from Charity Navigator for the seventh consecutive year.
Owners Can Reclaim Recovered Crab Pots
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.
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 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.
