News and Updates:
Protecting Our Ancient Mariners
World Sea Turtle Day June 16, 2026 Every year on June 16, World Sea Turtle Day shines a spotlight on one of the ocean’s most iconic and vulnerable species. Celebrated on the birthday of Archie Carr—a pioneer in sea turtle conservation—this day highlights global...
The Point, now the Topsail Nature Preserve, will be managed by the state
From right, TB Board of Commissioner, Nancy Thompson, N.C. Department of Environmental Quality Secretary Reid Wilson, NC Division of Coastal Management Conservation Coordinator Jonathan Lucas, Topsail Beach Mayor Frank Braxton, N.C. Coastal Land Trust Executive...
The Ecological Value of The Point at Topsail Island
Why It Matters The Point at Topsail Island, now called the South Topsail Preserved has been conserved forever, thanks to the NC Coastal Land Trust and our community which fought hard to save this special place from development. The south end of Topsail Beach is more...