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The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will reopen the Rachel Carson, Masonboro Island, and Bird Island Reserves to visitors on May 9, 2020 as North Carolina enters Phase 1 of the state’s plan of slowly easing certain COVID-19 restrictions.

The N.C. Division of Coastal Management has purchased 35.6 acres in Dare County to be added to the Kitty Hawk Woods Coastal Reserve.

The N.C. Coastal Reserve and National Estuarine Research Reserve will close select reserve sites to visitors effective April 3 at 7:30 p.m. to protect public safety and reduce the spread of COVID-19, and to support current state and local restrictions and guidance. Closures specifically apply to wet/dry beaches and uplands at the sites, while waters remain accessible for visitors to navigate through and utilize for recreational activities as long as they follow social distancing and gathering restrictions and guidelines

The Reserve and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 7th year to conduct diamondback terrapin head count surveys. These surveys continue to help us better understand the status of Diamondback Terrapin populations at the Masonboro Island Reserve. 

Teams of two are assigned a designated route to paddle in the creeks behind Masonboro Island and record sightings of Diamondback Terrapins and crabpots along the way. It's a great way to get involved as a citizen scientist and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. 

The Reserve and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 7th year to conduct diamondback terrapin head count surveys. These surveys continue to help us better understand the status of Diamondback Terrapin populations at the Masonboro Island Reserve. 

Teams of two are assigned a designated route to paddle in the creeks behind Masonboro Island and record sightings of Diamondback Terrapins and crabpots along the way. It's a great way to get involved as a citizen scientist and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. 

The Reserve and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 7th year to conduct diamondback terrapin head count surveys. These surveys continue to help us better understand the status of Diamondback Terrapin populations at the Masonboro Island Reserve. 

Teams of two are assigned a designated route to paddle in the creeks behind Masonboro Island and record sightings of Diamondback Terrapins and crabpots along the way. It's a great way to get involved as a citizen scientist and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. 

The Reserve and N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission are teaming up for the 7th year to conduct diamondback terrapin head count surveys. These surveys continue to help us better understand the status of Diamondback Terrapin populations at the Masonboro Island Reserve. 

Teams of two are assigned a designated route to paddle in the creeks behind Masonboro Island and record sightings of Diamondback Terrapins and crabpots along the way. It's a great way to get involved as a citizen scientist and enjoy the outdoors at the same time. 

Show how much you love Masonboro Island Reserve by particiating in a Valentine's Day marine debris cleanup! Reserve staff will provide transportation to Masonboro Island to clean the beach, but space is very limited so registration is required. 

There will be two shifts:


9:00 - 11:30 am
12:00 - 2:30 pm


If interested, please register by emailing Elizabeth Colhoune (colhoune@uncw.edu). 

Workshop objectives – Participants will: