Purchase Complete for the South End of Topsail!
On April 29, 2025, the Coastal Land Trust purchased the South End of Topsail Beach, a significant step in permanent protection of the property. The South End, also known [...]
Our Commitment to Eradicating Invasive Species
Mellissa Dionesotes, Coastal Land Trust’s Land and Stewardship Manager, recently attended the 2025 NC & SC Invasive Plant & Pest Joint Symposium in Wilmington. This annual meeting brought experts, [...]
Newport River Phase II Complete!
Almost 600 Acres Along the Newport River Permanently Protected! Carteret County, NC – The Coastal Land Trust is thrilled to announce the protection of an additional 593 acres of [...]
Rare and Remarkable: A Special Bird of the Southern Coastal Pine Forest
Take a walk through North Carolina’s coastal forests, and you might hear a distinctive tap-tap-tap echoing through the pines. While our coast is famous for its shorebirds and waterfowl, [...]
Elevating Environmental Education
The next generation of coastal conservation champions has a powerful ally. Bryce Tholen, our Environmental Education Coordinator and Stewardship Assistant, recently earned his Environmental Education Certification from the NC [...]
AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Service Year Takeaway
AmeriCorps 2023-2024 Completion Interview Lauren Waibel and Jordan Pilcher The Coastal Land Trust is awarded 1-2 members of the Resilience Corps program with AmeriCorps NC each year thanks to [...]
Host of the Coast Program Thrives with Coastal Vacation Resorts
Since 2017, Coastal Vacation Resorts and their guests at Oak Island and Holden Beach have donated more than $184,000 to the Coastal Land Trust as part of the Host [...]
Conservation Partnership Initiated Along the Newport River
The Coastal Land Trust proudly announces the initiation of a multi-year conservation partnership aimed at conserving and restoring areas along the Newport River in Carteret County. In April, this [...]
Two AmeriCorps Positions Available!
Join our team! The Coastal Land Trust is currently seeking to fill two upcoming vacant Resilience Corps NC positions. These 2024-2025 AmeriCorps positions will have a start date of [...]
Campaign Launches to Save The South End
The southern portion of Topsail Beach, affectionately known as "The South End” or “The Point," stands as a testament to the beauty of North Carolina's coastline. This pristine 149+ [...]