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Debris cleanup update: How debris cleanup is progressing in Madison County
Many have seen heavy machinery in Madison County waterways and have expressed concerns about excessive woody debris removal and impacts to wildlife in the French Broad River. MountainTrue shares those concerns. We wanted to share an update for how this cleanup is...
Protect Public Lands in Cherokee County: Public Lands Are For The People – Not Private Developers
About the issue On April 21, 2025, the Cherokee County Commissioners unanimously adopted a Petition for Redress of Grievances to the US Government that states in part: "Lakefront land should be made available for private and commercial development such as private...
High Country Watershed Outreach Assistant
Position Description The six-month, part-time position hosted by MountainTrue's Watauga Riverkeeper/High Country team is designed to provide comprehensive support for post-Helene restoration and ongoing water quality programs. This multifaceted role offers a unique...
Big News: MountainTrue Launches Major River Cleanup Effort Across WNC
Dear MountainTrue Members & Friends, We’re thrilled to share a major milestone in our region’s recovery from Hurricane Helene. MountainTrue is partnering with the State of North Carolina to launch one of the largest river cleanup efforts Western North Carolina has...
MountainTrue’s Helene Cleanup Crews: FAQ
MountainTrue's River Debris Cleanup Program After Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is leading a monumental effort to help Western North Carolina recover and return to being a thriving economy — by cleaning up the rivers, putting people back to work, and bringing...
MountainTrue Cleanup Crew
Join the MountainTrue Cleanup Crew Good, honest work — for our rivers and our communities. After Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is leading a monumental effort to help Western North Carolina recover and return to being a thriving economy — by cleaning up the rivers,...