High Country Office
The High Country Office is located in Boone, serving communities in the Elk and Watauga River basin.
164 Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607
Phone (828) 278-9821
- Watauga Riverkeeper
- Water monitoring programs
- Muddy Water Watch and reducing sediment pollution in the Watauga River Basin
- Sustainable land use
- Sustainable transportation alternatives – improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and better public transportation
High Country News
Help Us Thank the Boone Town Council for Taking Action Against Plastic Pollution
The Earth Day celebration continues: we have exciting news to share! The Town of Boone has passed a groundbreaking proclamation committing to eliminating single-use plastics and styrofoam from all municipal operations by the end of 2025. This bold move sets a...
Join MountainTrue’s Board of Directors!
MountainTrue seeks a diverse board representing its service areas, including different areas of expertise and life experiences. If interested, please complete the board member application and attach your CV/bio.
Letter to Our Members: We’re Going to Court to Protect Endangered Wildlife
On Thursday, April 18, MountainTrue, in collaboration with our partners at the Southern Environmental Law Center, the Sierra Club, Defenders of Wildlife, and the Center for Biological Diversity, filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Fish and...
MountainTrue’s April 2024 E-Newsletter
April news from MountainTrue’s four regional offices in the Southern Blue Ridge. Read the blog version of our monthly e-newsletter!
MountainTrue’s March 2024 E-Newsletter
March news from MountainTrue’s four regional offices in the Southern Blue Ridge. Read the blog version of our monthly e-newsletter!
Public Lands Engagement Manager
Position Description MountainTrue is seeking a Public Lands Engagement Manager. This is a full-time position (40hrs/week) that reports to the Public Lands Biologist. They are tasked with: 60% - Organizing, advocacy, and outreach to engage the public to address...