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The Coastal Reserve welcomes Margaret A. Davidson Fellow recipient, Daniel Bowling

The North Carolina Coastal Reserve & National Estuarine Research Reserve welcomes NOAA Margaret A. Davidson Fellow recipient Daniel Bowling, a PhD student at North Carolina State University, to the Reserve.

Through this fellowship, Daniel will assess the effectiveness of using remote sensing to monitor intertidal oyster habitat. This fellowship will advance his dissertation research working to develop methods for a fishery-independent survey program for oysters in North Carolina.

Promoting Living Shorelines for Erosion Control – A Virtual Workshop for Real Estate Professionals

September 8, 2022, 9am - 1pm
AgendaRegistration (required)

REMINDER: State strongly encourages visitor safety and responsible behavior for those considering Masonboro Island Reserve during the July Fourth holiday

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management and the New Hanover County Sheriff’s Office are urging the public to act responsibly during the upcoming July Fourth holiday at the Masonboro Island Reserve, a research reserve and dedicated state nature preserve. In preparation for the holiday, the state coastal agency and the sheriff’s office are working together to provide public safety resources and increase public awareness of responsible visitor behavior on the island.

Coastal Reserve to hold local advisory committee meetings; Update for Bald Head Woods Reserve meeting time

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold local advisory committee meetings May 18 through 26 for eight reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public. The Bald Head Woods Reserve meeting time has been changed from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Masonboro Island Reserve Local Advisory Committee Meeting

May 25, 2022, 10am - 12pm
Spring 2022 Masonboro Island LAC meeting

Coastal Reserve to hold local advisory committee meetings

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will hold local advisory committee meetings May 18 through 26 for eight reserve sites. All meetings are open to the public.

Site Stewards Virtual Training

May 11, 2022, 6pm - 7:30pm
Registration is required.

Coastal Adventures

July 18, 2022, 9am - July 20, 2022, 2pm
July 18-20, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.

Students will learn more in depth the importance of estuaries and coastal processes in this three-day camp that includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson Reserve, plankton observing, squid dissections, bird watching, and many more hands-on scientific experiments.

Students entering grades 7-10

Seashore Life II

August 3, 2022, 9am - August 5, 2022, 12pm
Aug. 3-5, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.

Seashore Life II

June 8, 2022, 9am - June 10, 2022, 12pm
June 8-10, 9 a.m.–noon

Investigate estuarine habitats, plants, and animals through field and lab studies. This three-day course includes a field trip to the Rachel Carson National Estuarine Research Reserve, water quality testing, using microscopes for plankton identification, and many more activities.

Students entering Grades 5 & 6

Advance registration is required.