Web Sites and Link
Cape Lookout Studies Program
An environmental education, bottlenose dolphin research and sea turtle conservation program of the N.C. Maritime Museum. Includes field trips, activities, photo gallery.
Carolina Estuarine Reserve Foundation
Assists in fund raising to support state's estuaries. Information on activities, research supported and wetlands conservation.
Lower Cape Fear Water and Sewer Authority
Responsible for providing wholesale regional raw water supply services to local governments and industry within its five-county service area comprised of Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, New Hanover, and Pender Counties.
North Carolina Aquariums
Promotes appreciation and conservation of the natural and cultural resources associated with the state's aquatic environments. Operates facilities at Roanoke Island, Pine Knoll Shores, and Fort Fisher.
North Carolina Coastal Land Trust
Non-profit organization formed in 1992 to help protect locally and regionally valuable natural areas and waters. Provides details about the organization, current campaigns, and membership information.
North Carolina Coastal Federation
No Wetlands, No Seafood. Citizens working together for a healthy coastal environment.
North Carolina Maritime Museum
Administrative, education, and maritime branches. Exhibits, programs, newsletter, and museum contributors.
North Carolina Shore and Beach Preservation Association
A statewide organization founded in 1998 to support beach preservation issues.
North Carolinians Opposing the Outlying Landing Field
Concerned citizens fight the Navy in its choice to place a carrier practice landing field within a few miles of several wildlife refuges. Features news, events, allies, summary of the problems.
Reef Ball Shared Resources
Information about Reef Balls from all related Reef Ball companies. Reef Balls are state of the art designed artificial reefs used primarily to restore coral reefs and to create new fishing and scuba diving sites.
The Bald Head Beach Project
An on going project to visually document the effects of erosion on Bald Head Island. Includes photos, vocabulary, related links.
The Nags Head Dolphin Watch
See Atlantic bottlenose dolphins, learn about their feeding and social behavior, and observe other wildlife of the Outer Banks (including Osprey and Pelicans) on naturalist-guided trips. Also conducts marine research.
Wildlife of the Alligator River
Examines the coexisting plant and animal species of eastern North Carolina and provides classroom lessons and activities.