Preserve
Eagles Island
For All of Us
Eagles Island is, and has always been, part of a dynamic riverine system.
What exists today is the result of myriad interactions between natural and
human forces that have taken place over time.
This site provides archival information created and curated by the
— Eagles Island Coalition —
About the Eagles Island Coalition
Mission
The mission of the Eagles Island Coalition is to lead efforts to conserve and manage the natural and cultural assets of Eagles Island and provide compatible educational and recreational activities.
Vision
- Protection of endangered species and habitat
- Preservation of historical sites and cultural artifacts
- Low-impact recreation & eco-tourism opportunities
- Facilities and programs for education
Goals
- Identify and map the highest priority habitats, species, and cultural resources in need of conservation attention on Eagles Island.
- Promote the conservation, restoration, health, and sustainable use of the landscape and the native terrestrial and aquatic communities that depend, in whole or in part, on the lands and waters of Eagles Island.
- Encourage public/private partnerships among participating governmental agencies, community and non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, corporations, and private landowners to support the Eagles Island Coalition Mission.
- Create popular recognition of the beauty, significance and value of the region’s unique natural and cultural resources.
About Eagles Island
For a wonderful summary of Eagles Island's History, Geography & Ecology, check out Roger Shew's 2021 Presentation: "Eagles Island Update - A little History, a Few Issues and Island Treasures and Possibilities"
Presented by Cape Fear River Watch as part of their First Saturday Seminar Series, February, 2021.
EAGLES ISLAND: A HISTORY OF A LANDSCAPE
Prepared in 2011 for New Hanover Soil and Water Conservation District and Cape Fear Resource Conservation & Development, Inc. by Environmental Services Inc.
Download the report by clicking this link: History of A Landscape Report
Paddle Trails
See paddle trails provided by the Eagles Island Coalition by clicking here.
Download a paddle trail, including history and ecology script, provided by Cape Fear River Watch by clicking this link: Cape Fear River Watch – Eagles Island Paddle Tour Map and Script
Eagles Island Coalition Archives
Eagles IslanD Coalition Park & Preserve Plan
Download the brief by clicking this link: Eagles Island Park & Preserve Brief – 6-8-2012
Status & Threats to Remnant RiceFields and Canal Systems
Prepared in 2015, for the Eagles Island Coalition by James Kapetsky, Ph.D. Download the presentation by clicking this link: Kapetsky for EIC- Rice Fields
Eagles Island Conservation Management Plan-2015-2025
Prepared in 2015 by Ealges Island Coaltion. Download by clicking this link: Eagles Island Coalition- Conservation Management Plan
Updating the Remains of the Wilmington and Manchester Railroads
Prepared in 2015 for the Eagles Island Coalition by James Kapetsky, Ph.D. Download the presentation by clicking this link: Kapetsky for EIC – Railroad Remians
Eagles Island Coalition Meeting Minutes
Media & Other Resources
