2026 Flytrap Awards
Conservation is about more than protecting land. It is about people who recognize the value of our natural landscapes, commit to their protection, and ensure they remain treasured for [...]
Carlos Torres Baéz Joins as Director of Stewardship & Special Projects
Welcome Carlos Torres Baéz to the Coastal Land Trust Carlos Torres Báez has more than 20 years of experience in conservation, land stewardship, and ecological restoration. Carlos comes to [...]
NCCLT’s Newly Nominated Board Members
Michael Murchison, Wilmington: Michael is a retired attorney who was one of the founding Board members of the Coastal Land Trust. He has served the Land Trust in a number [...]
Wendy N. Long Joins as Director of Development
Welcome Wendy Nilsen Long to the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust For Wendy, joining the Coastal Land Trust represents a meaningful full-circle moment. Her career began on the coast, [...]
Jesica Blake Named as Next Executive Director
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust Names Jesica Blake as Next Executive Director Nationally Recognized Conservation Leader Will Succeed Harrison Marks Beginning October 1 The Coastal Land Trust announced on [...]
A Note from the Executive Director
Exciting journeys sometimes lead to unexpected destinations! When the need arose to have an interim leader at the Coastal Land Trust in September 2022, I was happy to step [...]
Sarah Brazil joins the staff
Sarah joined the Coastal Land Trust in 2023 as Stewardship Assistant. Originally from Suffolk, VA, she grew up exploring the woods and marshes along the Nansemond River. Sarah graduated [...]
Field Notes
March was a busy month for our stewardship staff! Sarah Brazil, Stewardship Assistant and newest team member, shares with us a few recaps from her conservation easement monitoring in [...]
Sad news to share
Beth Steelman, Development Officer for the Coastal Land Trust, passed away on March 17, 2023. A trusted colleague, dear friend, and invaluable mentor, Beth is sorely missed by all [...]
Elaine Jordan re-appointed to NC Wildlife Committee
Elaine Jordan Re-Appointed Affiliate at NC Wildlife Committee Elaine R. Jordan was recently re-appointed as an At-Large Affiliate on the Nongame Wildlife Advisory Committee of the North Carolina Wildlife [...]