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Take Action + Tell UNC Asheville: Save the Woods!
Public land at the University of North Carolina Asheville (UNCA) is under threat of being developed. Please contact the Chancellor, Dr. Kimberly van Noort, Board of Trustees Chair Roger Aiken, and the rest of the Board of Trustees, and urge them to halt this...
MT Raleigh Report – HB47 is A Critical $500M Lifeline for Western NC Recovery
The North Carolina General Assembly is finally taking steps toward disaster relief for Western NC after Hurricane Helene. HB47, a $500M bill, is on the House’s agenda—but will it get Senate approval? Find out what’s in the bill and what’s next for recovery!
MountainTrue Volunteer Spotlight: Leslie Beninato
Tell us a bit about yourself. My name is Leslie Beninato, and I’m the owner of Asheville Canoe House, a canoe rental company. Before Helene, I was also a raft guide, bike guide, and bike tech for a local outdoor company. I’ve lived in WNC for almost 20 years and have...
MountainTrue’s February E-Newsletter
Dear Friends and Supporters, Daffodils have pushed through the earth in my front yard, announcing that spring is coming, despite winter's lingering presence. This annual cycle is a reminder that amidst the brokenness around us—the trees, riverbanks, buildings, and...
2025 Holman Water Quality Award Winner: Johnny Strawn
Johnny Strawn of the Hanging Dog Community of Cherokee County, NC, is the 2025 recipient of the Holman Water Quality Stewardship Award. Originally from Morgantown, WV, Johnny Strawn attended NC State University in Raleigh, NC, where he met his wife, Pam. After...
Protect the Nolichucky River! Tell NC DEQ: Require Stronger Environmental Protections for CSX’s Railroad Rebuild
Photo courtesy of Jubal Roe.Keep advocating to protect the Nolichucky! Please comment now to ensure stronger environmental requirements for CSX as they rebuild their railroad through North Carolina’s Nolichucky River Gorge. North Carolina’s Department of Environmental...