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Posts by North Carolina Wildlife Federation
NCWF Weighs in on Shrimp Trawl Fishery Waste, Habitat Destruction
The North Carolina shrimp trawl fishery generates significant waste and habitat destruction, compromising the health of our coastal ecosystems. Data shows that shrimp trawls produce large amounts of bycatch and…
Read MoreSouthern Flounder Season
North Carolina’s Southern Flounder fishery has faced overfishing for more than three decades. After heightened public pressure to make this fishery more sustainable, the new regulations for the 2021 season…
Read MoreWildlife Feature: Chuck-will’s-widows
The Chuck-will’s-widow, Antrostomus carolinensis, is a bird in the nightjar family that is found throughout the southeastern and mid-Atlantic regions of North America. These birds dwell in dry, open woodlands…
Read MoreDurham Commits to Mayor’s Monarch Pledge
Durham Mayor Steve Schewel and the Bull City Trailblazers – a chapter of North Carolina Wildlife Federation – have signed the National Wildlife Federation’s Mayors’ Monarch Pledge, committing to take…
Read MoreFisheries Feature and Action Alert: Atlantic Croaker and Spot
Atlantic Croaker and Spot are popular and important North Carolina fisheries that are facing many challenges. Declining harvest, concerns related to stock status, and extraordinary bycatch in the North Carolina…
Read MoreNCWF Plants 120 Hickory Trees with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians
North Carolina Wildlife Federation (NCWF) is proud of our newest partnership with the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians in Cherokee, North Carolina. Earlier this year, NCWF was introduced to David…
Read MoreShrimp Trawling: Myths and Mismanagement
While some may question the direct effects of shrimp trawling on North Carolina fish species, there are undeniable facts showing alarming consequences. Shrimp trawl bycatch often meets or exceeds allowable…
Read MoreHabitat Enhancement and Environmental Education Reaps Rewards
The need for habitat restoration and enhancement in North Carolina is a constant with population growth and rapid development of the state’s forested land. Gardening for wildlife in our backyards…
Read MoreAt the Table for Conservation Action
Being at the table is important for NCWF. That fact was underscored by a statement I overhead an elected official exclaim after we’d made a visit about conservation funding.“ If…
Read MoreTragedy of the Commons: Shrimp Trawling
When a resource is owned by no one and it is fundamentally valued and needed by everyone, how can its protection be ensured? The tragedy of the commons illustrates a…
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