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Take Action: Tell the USDA to Keep the Roadless Rule
We need you to take action today to stop the USDA from rescinding the Roadless Rule. On June 23, Agriculture Secretary Rollins announced that the Trump Administration will end the Roadless Rule, which has protected 58.5 million acres of roadless Forest Service land...
Press Release: MountainTrue Announces Hannah Woodburn as Upper New Riverkeeper
FOR RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 AUGUST 21, 2025 MountainTrue Names Hannah Woodburn as Inaugural Upper New Riverkeeper The New role expands protections for vital mountain waterways in Watauga, Ashe, and Alleghany Counties. Boone, NC — MountainTrue is proud to announce...
MountainTrue reunites former Swannanoa resident with cup lost during Helene
Last August, Max Trumpower was excited to move to the Asheville area. One month before Hurricane Helene, the ceramic artist settled into an apartment overlooking what was then the gently flowing Swannanoa River east of Asheville. In late September, that all changed....
Take Action: Speak up to Protect our USFS Southern Research Station
The USDA has proposed changes to the U.S. Forest Service structure. The proposal is far-reaching, but could have a huge impact on the US Forest Service if implemented. The Forest Service currently has a hierarchical structure of Washington Office > Regional Office...
We’re Refreshing Our Look — But Our Mission Remains the Same
At MountainTrue, we’ve always believed that protecting the places we share — our rivers, forests, and communities — starts with being deeply rooted in the people and places of the Southern Blue Ridge. That’s why we’re refreshing our brand to better reflect who we are...
Debris cleanup update: How debris cleanup is progressing in Madison County
Many have seen heavy machinery in Madison County waterways and have expressed concerns about excessive woody debris removal and impacts to wildlife in the French Broad River. MountainTrue shares those concerns. We wanted to share an update for how this cleanup is...