Topics Related to Coastal Reserve

August 8-9, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

July 10-11, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate coastal marine life of the tidal flats, salt marshes and sounds on local islands during this two-day class. The field-based classes include ferry ride, barrier island hiking and animal identification.

Students entering Grades 1 and 2.

The Terrapin Tally is a citizen science project conducted in partnership with the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to measure the status of diamondback terrapin populations.

Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally
Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally
Mandatory training to participate in the Terrapin Tally
The N.C. Coastal Reserve has two internships for Summer 2023 at the Beaufort office - stewardship intern and living shorelines communication intern.
View the "2022 By the Numbers" Infographic highlighting DEQ's 2022 accomplishments in providing science based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians.
The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold Fall local advisory committee meetings Dec. 5 through 14 for their ten reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public.

Local advisory committees consist of citizens and representatives from community organizations, government agencies, and non-governmental partner organizations who provide the Division of Coastal Management’s Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve staff with guidance and feedback