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 [...]
2,921 Acres of Pristine Coastal Property Permanently Conserved
The Coastal Land Trust is thrilled to announce the successful acquisition of a breathtaking 2,921-acre property in Hyde County, North Carolina. This significant achievement marks a momentous step forward [...]
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+ [...]
New Director of Land Protection Announced!
We're excited to announce that Kenneth Lingerfelt, the Coastal Land Trust’s GIS Specialist and Land Stewardship Associate, has been selected as the new Director of Land Protection. Kenneth’s knowledge [...]
Protecting Our Ecosystems: National Invasive Species Week
Welcome to National Invasive Species Week! This week serves as a reminder of the critical importance of protecting our ecosystems from the threats posed by invasive species. Invasive species, [...]
Two Grants for Environmental Education
We are excited to announce that the Coastal Land Trust recently received grants from two prominent community groups – Cape Fear Garden Club and Landfall Foundation – both in [...]
Brice’s Creek Preserve to Become New Nature Park!
This December, the North Carolina Coastal Land Trust transferred its 172-acre Brice’s Creek Nature Preserve in New Bern to Craven County. This beautiful, forested property along Brice’s Creek, located [...]
Saying Farewell to an Irreplaceable Teammate
Janice Allen, our incomparable Director of Land Protection, has announced her plans for retirement in 2024. For the past 26 years, Janice has led the Coastal Land Trust’s efforts [...]
Stewards of the Land: Wisteria at Island Creek
“What happens after a piece of land is protected?” is one of the most common questions we get. Over the next few editions of the Coastlines newsletter, we will [...]