In an unprecedented turnout, more than 650 people attended an open house held by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management in the Outer Banks. Local organizations, encouraged by the support, remain focused on opposing the proposal to open the Atlantic Coast to offshore oil and gas exploration. Continue reading.

Restoring North Carolina's coastline infuses millions of dollars into the local economy according to a recent report by RTI International.

The report, which was completed in January, reveals how four N.C. Coastal Federation projects positively affected local communities by creating jobs, supporting local businesses and educating the public. Continue reading.

Almost 200 state legislators, commercial fishermen, mariculturists, government, academic, private and non-profit professionals met in Raleigh March 10-11 to explore the economic and environmental returns on investing in North Carolina's oyster restoration, enhancement and production. The Summit focused on exploring strategies and actions as outlined in the updated Oyster Blueprint for Action. Read the full report.

The federation's Coastal Society will gather in Raleigh on Thursday, May 21 for a social and an update on the issue of offshore drilling on our coast. Click to learn more about the society, or contact Sarah King at [email protected] or 919-210-2617.

N.C. Sea Grant is hosting the N.C. Coastal Conference on Tuesday, April 14 at the McKimmon Center at N.C. State. An evening reception at the N.C. Museum of Natural Resources will follow. Todd will deliver remarks about the federation's numerous working partnerships with the University of North Carolina system to promote healthy coasts and communities. More details.