Posts Tagged ‘Wildlife Conservation’
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…
Read MorePatriot 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…
Read MoreNorth 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…
Read MoreHistoric 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…
Read MoreThe 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…
Read MoreThe North Carolina Mountains and Their Wildlife
What is the Mountain Region? The Mountain region of North Carolina encompasses 23 counties in the western part of the state. This area, part of the Appalachian mountain range, showcases…
Read MoreThe North Carolina Coastal Plain and Its Wildlife
What is the Coastal Plain? North Carolina’s Coastal Plain covers approximately 45% of the state’s land area and consists of two sub-regions, the Inner Coastal Plain and the Outer Coastal…
Read MoreThe North Carolina Piedmont and its Wildlife
What is the Piedmont? The Piedmont region of North Carolina lies centrally between the mountainous western part of the state and the Coastal Plain to the east. This area, once…
Read More“What is an ecosystem, anyway?” : How wildlife fits into ecological communities and drives ecosystem function
“Harmony with land is like harmony with a friend; you cannot cherish his right hand and chop off his left…The land is one organism. Its parts, like our own parts,…
Read MoreFireworks Fallout: The Unseen Toll of Fireworks on Wildlife
They usher in the new year, provide a grand finale for sports games, and – perhaps most relevant to this time of year – are emblematic of our country’s celebration…
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