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Press Release: MountainTrue, Plastic-Free WNC Release Scorecard of Local Grocery Stores & Their Plastic Use
Click here to read the press release on the Plastic-Free WNC website. FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Western North Carolina – MountainTrue and Plastic Free WNC have released a comprehensive scorecard evaluating local grocery stores based on their efforts to reduce...

MountainTrue’s May E-Newsletter
2024 was a year of challenges, opportunities, and growth. Our litigation against the Southside Project successfully protected the Whitewater Special Interest Area. The Healthy Communities team helped secure new regulations protecting Madison County communities from...

Bryce Adams Wins Top 2025 Carson Conservation Scholarship Award
Bryce Adams of Robbinsville High is the 2025 top winner of the Glenn F. Carson, II Memorial Conservation Scholarship. He plans to attend Central Piedmont Community College and major in Geography, with an environmental, planning, or mapping emphasis and Geomatics,...

Take Action for Lake Chatuge’s Communities
Tell TVA that our communities are worth the money It's been a rocky two weeks here in the Lake Chatuge watershed since the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) published its official public notice about the Chatuge Dam Safety Modifications on April 21, with high levels of...

MountainTrue’s Helene Cleanup Crews: FAQ
Have you seen one or more of our cleanup crews in action? We've answered some frequently asked questions here so you can learn more about them: Who are the cleanup crews? The cleanup crews you may see working in/around your local waterways are led by...

Take Action to Protect the Little Tennessee River
The Little Tennessee River is home to an incredible diversity of life: over 100 fish species alone, including some found nowhere else in the world. The river and its adjacent greenway are also a beloved recreational resource for Macon County residents and tourists...