You Can Protect The Places We Share

MountainTrue is a community-powered nonprofit working across the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains to protect our forests, safeguard clean water, and build healthier communities. From river cleanups to local policy advocacy, we make it easy for you to make a difference — right where you live.

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Rebuilding Western NC Together

Hurricane Helene left a trail of destruction across Western North Carolina.
We're working to rebuild stronger than ever.

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Join Us In Our Work

Clean Water

Help protect and restore the rivers and streams that make the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains a beautiful place to live and play.

Resilient Forests

Join our efforts to protect our public lands, restore native habitats, and stand up for the future of our forests.

Healthy Communities

Lend your time, professional talent, and voice shape a region where housing, transit, and public spaces work for everyone.

Creation Care Alliance

Join a growing movement of people of faith taking bold, hopeful action for the care of all creation.

Every Donation Makes A Difference

Deeply Rooted In A Shared Vision for the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains

Our partners play a vital role in helping MountainTrue fulfill our mission. Their support fuels our programs, amplifies our impact, and strengthens the communities we serve. We’re deeply grateful for their commitment and invite you to visit our partner page to support these local businesses — and consider joining us as a partner, too.

Latest News

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Save Boundary Waters Protections

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MountainTrue and SELC submit public comment in support of Canton’s proposed moratorium on data centers

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Good news: A campaign to save public lands in Cherokee County from development is working

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MountainTrue River Debris cleanup teams launch streambank restorations