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North River Wetlands Preserve Expansion

Sector: Water Supply and Storage • Location: Carteret County, North Carolina, United States

Source: Public Radio East

Project
Completed

The North Carolina Coastal Federation has expanded the North River Wetlands Preserve by acquiring 787 acres along the North River in Carteret County, growing the preserve to nearly 7,000 acres. The preserve acts as a natural filter for local oyster beds, provides a buffer against coastal flooding, and secures a new scenic corridor for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

Status
Closed
Sector
Water Supply and Storage
Location
Carteret County, North Carolina, United States of America
Updated
22 Jul 2026
Source
Public Radio East

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The project “North River Wetlands Preserve Expansion” is an infrastructure initiative in the Water Supply and Storage sector, located in Carteret County, North Carolina, United States. Taiyo aggregates data on it from Public Radio East.

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2026-07-22

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The North Carolina Coastal Federation has expanded the North River Wetlands Preserve by acquiring 787 acres along the North River in Carteret County, growing the preserve to nearly 7,000 acres. The preserve acts as a natural filter for local oyster beds, provides a buffer against coastal flooding, and secures a new scenic corridor for the Mountains-to-Sea Trail.

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Environmental Conservation

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Country

United States of America (USA)

State

North Carolina

City

Carteret County

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Public Radio East

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Water Supply and Storage

Article published date

2026-04-10

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