After Hurricane Helene, our rivers were left choked with plastic, litter, and trash that threaten wildlife, water quality, and recreation. MountainTrue is partnering with the State of North Carolina to clean it up — creating good jobs, supporting local communities, and restoring our rivers. Whether you want to work, volunteer, or get help as a landowner, this is your place to start.
Sign up for a land or water cleanup.
We bring gear, give guidance, and make it fun. Opportunities are available for individuals or groups.
All positions are currently full. MountainTrue's cleanup crews work on the front lines of river restoration across our region. This is hands-on, steady work that makes a real difference — for our environment, our economy, and our future.
Whether it’s $10, $100, or $1,000—your gift powers real, on-the-ground impact.
MountainTrue is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit. All donations are tax-deductible.
We work on creeks, streams, and rivers — especially in hard-to-access areas where federal programs like FEMA can’t reach.
On-site walkthroughs to assess cleanup needs
Debris removal and hauling
Streambank stabilization and trash collection
Optional coordination with volunteers for large sites
of trash cleaned since Hurricane Helene
of streams, rivers, and lakefronts protected
MountainTrue will deploy paid cleanup crews across the storm-impacted region. Crews will work to remove debris, restore habitat, and reconnect communities with clean, safe waterways.
Our program works to clean up materials that are not being addressed by federal cleanup efforts. Clearing these smaller materials vital to our tourism and outdoor recreation economy.
We currently have employment and volunteer opportunities available. You can apply for a job or schedule a volunteer cleanup here on our site!
Reach out to us at cleanup@mountaintrue.org.
Let’s bring our rivers—and our region—back stronger than ever.
