NC Coastal Federation

Two kayakers in an estuary. The sky is a mixture of blues, oranges, and pinks

North Carolina coastal group invites public to help protect 'nursery of the sea'

Sophie Mallinson

North Carolina has millions of acres of estuarine habitat, and the NC Coastal Federation wants the public’s help to keep them safe.

The North River Wetlands Preserve in Beaufort, NC on Feb. 6. The 6,000 acre preserve used to be farmland. Now it's been restored back to wetlands to help improve water quality of downstream esturaries.

Environment

After more than 20 years of work, a North Carolina wetland is brought back to life

Celeste Gracia

The North Carolina Coastal Federation finished its restoration of the North River Wetlands Preserve this winter. Wetland habitats play several crucial roles, including protecting water quality, preventing floods, and serving as critical territory for unique plants and animals.

Education

The Changing Carolina Coast: Sand Is Everywhere, Except When It Isn't

Dave DeWitt

Jockey’s Ridge State Park in Nags Head is North Carolina’s most famous giant pile of sand—and the tallest natural sand dune in the eastern United…

North Carolina's oyster sales doubled between 2005 and 2012.

Business & Economy

Oysters On The Rise

Phoebe Judge

Oyster growers, researchers and enthusiasts gather in Raleigh today and tomorrow for the North Carolina Oyster Summit.Food writer and oyster expert Rowan…

Business & Economy

Oysters On The Rise

Phoebe Judge

Oyster growers, researchers and enthusiasts gather in Raleigh today and tomorrow for the North Carolina Oyster Summit.Food writer and oyster expert Rowan…

Environment

N.C. Conservationists To Begin Coastal Cleanup Project in 2014

Gurnal Scott

Conservation groups will begin an effort next year to clear debris from North Carolina waterways. Fishermen have told coastal organizations that many…