MT Raleigh Report: The Midterm Elections
What do the midterms mean for state policy and the legislature, and how will they affect Western North Carolina? >>more
You Can Still Take Our Annual Gathering Actions Here!
Act on climate resilience, protecting special places in Nantahala-Pisgah National Forest and more here. >>more
Green River Paddlers Are Saving Hemlock Trees
For $30, you can treat and save three hemlock trees for five years. We’re part of the team making it happen. >>more
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Statement on the Public Hearing on the I-26 Connector on Dec. 4 2018
Our statement on last night’s hearing, our next steps for advocacy on the I-26 Connector, public comments from MountainTrue leaders and more.
MT Raleigh Report: Who’s Up, Who’s Down in Raleigh (and WNC) After Last Week’s Election?
While the dust is still settling from last week’s election – with several state legislative races still too close to call – it’s clear that Republicans have lost their veto-proof majorities in either one or both chambers of the legislature. Here are some thoughts about what this all means for state policy and WNC’s legislative delegation.
Press Release: Whitewater Kayakers Receive Grant to Save Hemlock Trees in Green River Gorge
The grant from the Community Foundation of Henderson County will fund this work for the next year and purchase equipment for PHHAT volunteers teams. “The health of the Green is so closely tied with the health of the hemlocks,” said Gray Jernigan, Green Riverkeeper and Southern Regional Director of MountainTrue. “We are so grateful for this funding to allow us to continue this project for another year and save more trees that are vitally important to the forest and river ecosystem.”
MANY THANKS TO OUR CORPORATE SPONSORS
