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Photos: Red fox family (Vulpes vulpes) by Michael Burkhard, Red Wolf crossing sign on Pocosin Lakes National Wildlife Refuge, Black bear cub (Ursus americanus) by Ginger Barger

Exciting News for North Carolina Wildlife: A $25 Million Investment In Wildlife Crossings and Road Safety

Road Crossings Secure Safe Passage for NC Wildlife The Federal Highway Administration awarded $25 million to North Carolina for  wildlife crossings, making roads safer for wildlife and people. This is…

Photo Credit: Joe Madison, USFWS

A Significant Step Forward for Red Wolf Recovery: NCWRC’s New Resolution

On December 5, 2024, the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) took a crucial step forward in collaboration toward Red Wolf recovery efforts by adopting a resolution that supersedes previous state agency…

Photo: Black Bear (Ursus americanus) by Cassia Rivera, NCWF Photo Contest Submission

The State of Our Wildlife – 2024 Year In Review

“When I consider that the nobler animals have been exterminated here – the cougar, the panther, lynx, wolverine, wolf, bear, moose, deer, the beaver, the turkey and so forth, I…

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Post-Hurricane Helene Cleanups: The North Carolina Wildlife Federation’s Efforts to Restore Lake Norman

When Hurricane Helene swept through North Carolina, the impact on Lake Norman’s waterways and shorelines was devastating – destroying critical wildlife habitat and millions of dollars of infrastructure. In the…

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Patriot Pier Celebration: Enhancing Habitat and Honoring Veterans at Lake Norman

On November 11, 2024, a remarkable event took place at Patriot Pier on Lake Norman—a project designed to celebrate and support veterans while improving aquatic habitats for future generations. This…

November 18, Chimney Swift Tower Installation at the Friends School of Wilmington: Staff and volunteers from NCWF, FSOW, and Audubon installed a 14’ Chimney Swift tower at the Longleaf Education Center at the Friends School of Wilmington. Project funding provided by Duke Energy and the Women’s Impact Network.

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – November 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of November, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…

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Bridging the Gap – Meet NCWF’s 2024 Scholarship Recipients

Woodpeckers, marine studies, wildlife education, urban ecology, and biodiversity science. Seven undergraduate, graduate and Ph.D. students attending NC State University, Duke University, UNC Charlotte and UNC Wilmington received 2024 scholarships…

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Hunting for Hope: Supporting North Carolinians in Need Through Deer Donations

As Thanksgiving approaches, we find ourselves reflecting on gratitude and community support—values that resonate deeply, especially in these challenging times. This year, as many North Carolinians continue to recover from…

October 26, Hurricane Helene Cleanup Lake Norman, In response to the Hurricane Helene disaster, NCWF lake Norman Wildlife Conservationists Chapter organized a massive cleanup effort on Lake Norman. Over 70 volunteers and 10 boats removed nearly 20 tons of debris from the water and shorelines of the Lake Norman State Park Area with the help from a barge, excavator, dumpster bags and chainsaws. Two miles of shoreline were ridded of the countless threats to wildlife, habitat, water quality, and people!

Thanks to Our Volunteers! – October 2024 Community Wildlife Chapter Updates

North Carolina Wildlife Federation staff and Community Wildlife Chapter volunteers were in full swing throughout the month of October, they did a whole lot of webinar hosting, engaging kids in…

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North Carolina’s Regions and Their Wildlife – A Deep Dive into the Ecosystems of the Mountains, Piedmont, Sandhills, and Coastal Plains Regions

From an ecological perspective… what makes North Carolina special? Perhaps it’s our state’s rich biodiversity, shaped by its unique geographical location—positioned around the midpoint of the East Coast, where plant…

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Historic Moment at Red Wolf Center: First Breeding Pair Opportunity Arrives to Support Red Wolf Recovery

In a groundbreaking step for the Red Wolf Recovery Program, the Red Wolf Center in Columbia, North Carolina, is set to welcome its first-ever breeding pair of Red Wolves. This…

Gopher frog (left) by Photo: Jeff Hall, NCWRC

The North Carolina Sandhills and Their Wildlife

What are the Sandhills? The Sandhills region of North Carolina, located in the south-central part of the state, spans across eight counties: Richmond, Scotland, Hoke, Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Montgomery, and…