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Real-Time E. coli estimates for the French Broad River at Pearson Bridge available on new website from MountainTrue and NC DEQ
MountainTrue has partnered with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and the Pigeon River Fund to create a new website that provides the public with real-time water quality estimates at Pearson Bridge on the French Broad River in Asheville, NC....
Waterfowl and Water Quality
Geese, ducks, and swans may seem like a beautiful and natural part of a lakeside environment. You may enjoy them so much that you spend time feeding them or otherwise encouraging them to spend time on your property or in local parks. But overly large waterfowl...
Oppose the weakening of land-use regulations and save the Henderson County Comprehensive Plan.
Take action to oppose the weakening of land-use regulations and to save the Henderson County Comprehensive Plan. The Henderson County Commission is backsliding on important land-use regulations, and that spells big trouble for the 2045 Comprehensive Plan and for our...
MountainTrue offers to bid on reckless Southside Timber Sale to stop important old-growth forests from being cut
ASHEVILLE, NC — Today, the US Forest Service closed bidding on 98 acres of the Southside Timber Sale (pictured above), which aims to eventually log 300 acres of North Carolina’s Nantahala National Forest, including critical tracts of old-growth forests. To stop the...
MountainTrue Staff Spotlight: Forest Plan
Over the rivers and through the woods inPisgah and Nantahala National ForestsA brief chat with these amazing MountainTrue team members working hard to protect our region's beloved national forests:Ecologist and Public Lands DirectorWestern Regional DirectorPublic...
Sewage Spill in the Broad River? Check the Classifieds!
Check the Classifieds!Disclaimer: this is not a sewage spill warning! Thankfully, no recent sewage spills have been reported in the Broad River. Last week's Broad Riverkeeper social media posts about high bacteria levels in the Broad got some folks wondering about...
Halfway Through Swim Guide Season 2022 – Watauga Riverkeeper
Watauga Riverkeeper Report:Swim Guide Season 2022We're officially halfway through this year's Swim Guide season!Scroll on and check out these handy graphics to learn more about our High Country E. coli facts and figures and find out which Watauga Riverkeeper sampling...
ACTION ALERT: Protect Our Forests and Farms from Sprawl
The comprehensive plan being created by Henderson County’s consultants is out of step with the desires and needs of area residents. We need you to email the Henderson County Board of Commissioners to ask them to take action to prevent sprawl and protect our forests, farmland, and rural communities.
What are Algal Growths and How You Can Help Prevent Them
The most powerful nutrients for the growth of plants, including algae, are nitrogen and phosphorus. Learn how you can help reduce sediment and nutrient pollution and prevent algal blooms in Lake Chatuge and elsewhere.
Marley Kelly Wins Top 2022 Carson Conservation Scholarship Award
Marley Kelly, the recipient of this year's top Carson Conservation Scholarship award. This year’s top Glenn F. Carson, II Memorial Conservation Scholarship award winner is Clay County resident and 2022 Tri-County Early College graduate, Marlena (Marley) Kelly. Marley...
#MTRaleigh Report
Get the latest on environmental policy and politics from the capitol with the #MTRaleigh Report.
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