North Carolina Wildlife Federation
Coverage of North Carolina Wildlife Federation in the Nexus archive.
- New reefs installed to boost fish habitats at Lake Norman
Officials from the North Carolina Wildlife Federation and Duke Energy installed 48 FishHouse ExoForm reef structures at Lake Norman to support fish populations and expand aquatic habitats.
- New 3D-printed fish houses installed in Lake Norman to boost habitats
Dozens of 3D-printed fish houses were installed in Lake Norman to enhance aquatic habitats and support fish populations. The project, a collaboration between wildlife groups and Duke Energy, addresses the lake’s lack of natural woody habitat and aims to improve conditions for both aquatic life and anglers.
- North Carolina Wildlife Federation, Mecklenburg County team up to plant milkweed
Volunteers from Duke Energy, the North Carolina Wildlife Federation, and Mecklenburg County Parks and Rec planted milkweed at McDowell Nature Preserve to support monarch butterflies. The initiative aims to establish wildlife corridors near power transmission lines, which provide unique habitats for pollinators due to limited tree cover and abundant sunlight.