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EPA’s proposed changes to “waters of the United States” will hurt water quality, lessen flood protections in the Southern Blue Ridge
MountainTrue strongly opposes the newly announced draft rule from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army that would further narrow the definition of ‘waters of the United States.’
You can make a real difference in the future of our mountain region
Dear friends and supporters, The past year has taught us a great deal and provided the opportunity to support our community more than ever. Our work continues to grow to meet the needs of those who call the Southern Blue Ridge home. Take a look at what we’ve been...
MountainTrue takes action to protect the Nolichucky Gorge
Dear friends and supporters, I’m writing today to share a difficult but necessary decision. Together with the Center for Biological Diversity and represented by the Southern Environmental Law Center, MountainTrue has filed suit to stop an illegal logging project in...
Big Update: MountainTrue’s River Debris Cleanup effort expands into Tennessee
The grant from the Center for Disaster Philanthropy’s Truist Foundation Western NC Recovery and Resiliency Fund supports local jobs and expands river restoration efforts after Hurricane Helene.
Member Spotlight: Sarah Seiler
"I’m a full-time resident of Saluda, NC, though it still makes me smile to say that. My parents moved here full-time in 1992, and I’ve been coming to Saluda since I was about seven or eight. Back then, I swore I’d never live in such a small town. It felt like there...
Director of Finance
Position Summary MountainTrue is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Director of Finance to join our team. The Director of Finance will be responsible for the financial health of our organization, providing financial guidance and support to senior leadership....
MountainTrue’s 2025 Volunteer of the Year & Esther Cunningham Awards
Every year, MountainTrue recognizes five individuals from across the Southern Blue Ridge as our regional Volunteer of the Year and Esther Cunningham award winners. We celebrated these exceptional MountainTrue volunteers at our 2025 Annual Member Gathering - Stronger...
Reunion story: How a youth sports plaque can represent lifetimes of memories
Bill and Liz Auman had owned their home on the French Broad River just upstream of Marshall for thirty-five years, and had lived there for the past twenty-five years. Their home had weathered storms and flooding — but never anything like the fury that Hurricane Helene...
Stronger Than the Storm: Reflecting on a Year of Recovery After Hurricane Helene
Dear Friends, One year ago, Hurricane Helene changed everything. Across Western North Carolina, more than 100 lives were lost. Homes and businesses were destroyed. Entire communities were left without power, food, and running water for weeks. In those first hours and...
Glass Foundation Supports New Truck For French Broad Riverkeeper!
MountainTrue and our French Broad Riverkeeper team would like to extend our sincere thanks and gratitude to the Asheville-based Glass Foundation for their recent grant, which enabled us to purchase a new pickup truck (pictured above) for our French Broad Riverkeeper...
#MTRaleigh Report
Get the latest on environmental policy and politics from the capitol with the #MTRaleigh Report.
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