MountainTrue

Second Annual Cane Creek Tire Pull & River Clean-Up
2016-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Come on out to de-tire Cane Creek! We filled all our boats with dozens of tires from Cane Creek last year. We couldn’t get them all, so we want to tackle the rest. We’ll meet at Fletcher Community Park at 10am on September 28, 2016, and will provide boats, gloves and gear! Click here to find out more and sign up to join us on the 28!

Hendersonville Green Drinks with the French Broad Riverkeeper
2016-11-10 17:30 - 19:00 | Black Bear Coffee, 318 N. Main St., Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
On Thursday, November 10, Hendersonville Green Drinks welcomes featured speakers Jack Henderson, MountainTrue’s Americorps Water Quality Administrator, who will discuss MountainTrue’s various volunteer-driven water quality monitoring programs and the work the organization does to keep our rivers safe, clean places to paddle and play.
About Hendersonville Green Drinks
Hendersonville Green Drinks is presented by MountainTrue and the Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy. Come to Green Drinks to learn more about current environmental issues, have relevant discussions, and meet with like-minded people. This is a monthly event and everyone is welcome. You don’t have to drink at Green Drinks, just come and listen. Black Bear Coffee offers beer, wine, coffee drinks and sodas. A limited food menu will be available.

Mavis Staples Concert to Benefit the French Broad River
2016-11-13 19:00 - 23:00 | The Orange Peel, 101 Biltmore Ave, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
MountainTrue is proud to welcome Mavis Staples to Asheville for a concert to benefit the French Broad River on November 13 at The Orange Peel. Tickets are on sale now at The Orange Peels box office and on their website, theorangepeel.net
Proceeds from the concert support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper, a program of MountainTrue and the primary protector and defender of the French Broad River watershed. Asheville-based artist Lyric will perform with her band as the opening act and will also perform a special acoustic set at a VIP event at PULP (The Orange Peel’s lower level private club) before the show.
The concert is presented by MountainTrue, 98.1 The River and Mountain Xpress and is generously sponsored by The Matt & Molly Team, Movement Mortgage and Prestige Subaru.
Mavis Staples is living, breathing history. She is an alchemist of American music, having continuously crossed genre lines like no musician since Ray Charles. Weaving herself into the very fabric of gospel, soul, folk, pop, R&B, blues, rock, and hip hop over the last 60 years, this iconic singer has seen and sung through so many changes, always rising up to meet every road.
Now in her seventh decade, with the release of her new album Livin’ on a High Note (ANTI-), she is only gaining momentum. Produced by M. Ward with songs by Neko Case, Justin Vernon, Nick Cave, Ben Harper, Tune-Yards, Aloe Blacc and others, the album serves as a summation and furtherance of her illustrious career.
Since her first recording at age 13 in 1954, Mavis Staples has learned from, worked with, and schooled countless legends, and has brought her own timeless talent to every performance. From the Delta-inflected gospel sound she helped create in the 1950s with her father, Pops, and her brother and sisters as The Staple Singers, to the freedom songs of the Civil Rights era, to pop radio stardom during the Stax era with hits “I’ll Take You There” and “Respect Yourself,” to The Last Waltz, to serving as muse to both Bob Dylan and Prince at the peak of their careers, to 21st century collaborations with Van Morrison, Billy Preston, Zac Brown, Ry Cooder, Chuck D. and Willie Nelson, to her GRAMMY®-winning partnership with fellow Chicagoan Jeff Tweedy, the one constant has been Mavis and her singular voice. She has embraced her evolution, absorbing new sounds and ideas, rising to meet the challenges of longevity and bringing her message of hope and positivity to new listeners, song after song, show after show.
About Lyric
With an enlightened mixture of pop, soul, funk and bowties, Lyric awakens an undiscovered spirit within their audience. Lyric; lead singer, guitarist, and lyricist plays a funky rhythm guitar with sizzling leads accompanied by her soul gripping lead vocals. Her father, Dave Matthews, has roots in 70’s funk style slap bass and holds down the foundation with a playful flare on funk. Mike Berlin locks down the beat on drums, with influences from his hometown of South Baton Rouge, New Orleans.

Live Staking Plant-n-Paddle
2016-12-07 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-12-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2016-12-20 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-01-06 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-01-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-01-18 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-01-24 10:00 - 16:00, 2017-01-31 10:00 - 16:00 and 7 more dates | NC
The French Broad Riverkeeper and MountainTrue are combating sediment erosion in our local waterways. Sediment is a major polluter in our river basin, clogging fish and aquatic habitats, increasing water temperatures, and transporting toxic substances. We are helping to reduce the amount of sediment that flows into our rivers by planting live-stakes along eroding riverbanks. These stakes will grow into trees that will stabilize the sides of the rivers and creeks where we plant them, and will reduce the overall amount of sediment getting into the river.
We’ll be planting all through March, so come out to one or more of our Paddle-n-Plant work days!
Follow this link to sign up & read more about what to bring, what to expect, and what other work day dates are coming up!

7th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning
2017-04-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Fishtop Access, Fishtop Access, Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, North Carolina, 28773
This year MountainTrue is partnering with the Green River community to help support their annual Green River Cleaning! Whether you want to hop in a boat or walk along the shore, all kinds of volunteers are needed to help clear the Green River of trash and debris.
We’ll meet at 10am at the Fish Top Access Point on Green River Cove Rd near Saluda, and meet back up at 5:00pm at The Gorge Zipline for an after party of great views and beverages.
Volunteers should bring sturdy shoes, clothing that can get wet, appropriate weather gear, lunch & snacks, water, sunscreen, etc. MountainTrue will provide boats and PFD’s for volunteers who want to be on the water!
Click here to sign up now!

Swim Guide 2017
2017-04-17 18:00 - 20:00 | MountainTrue — Asheville, 29 North Market Street, Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
We couldn’t do our job without our volunteers! We are looking for more people for our bacteriological monitoring program. Every week volunteers go out and help us monitor the water ways of the French Broad River basin. You can choose which county from Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Madison and Haywood counties you prefer to do montioring in and we give you all the tools and training you need to participate. It’s kind of like an adopt-a-spot where you go to the same place every week, take the samples, incubate them, read and post the results onto the swimguide.org website. It’s a really quick testing process, so it’s not a huge time commitment. It’s super fun and educational, a great opportunity if you have kids or friends interested in environmental science. You could use it to teach your family members, friends, coworkers, classrooms etc. all about water quality. Or, you could also just use it as an excuse to hang out by the river! If you are interested in participating, please fill out the form below and plan to attend an orientation session on
April 17 at 6PM in our office (29 N. Market St. #610 Asheville NC 28801).
Here’s the link to sign up and learn more!

Buchi Sponsored River Cleanup with RiverLink, GreenWorks & MountainTrue
2017-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join RiverLink, Asheville GreenWorks, and Mountain True on our first big river cleanup of the season. This event has been generously sponsored by Buchi Kombucha, who will be providing delicious refreshing drinks for all volunteers who participate. There is limited space for this volunteer day, so sign up fast!
For more information and to sign up, click here!

Green Riverkeeper Launch at 11th Annual Spring Green Bash
2017-05-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
Join MountainTrue on Saturday, May 6 from 5:30-9 p.m. for the 11th Annual Spring Green Bash as we celebrate our new Green Riverkeeper! MountainTrue is pleased to announce that Gray Jernigan, MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director, is now also the new Green Riverkeeper and will serve as a fundamental protector of the Green River watershed. MountainTrue’s Riverkeeper programs are key to our endeavors to monitor and protect the quality of our region’s waterways. Gray will be present to meet the community, and fifty percent of the ticket price for river, zipline, and rappelling trips booked for the day of the festival will be donated by Green River Adventures and The Gorge to help fund the work of the Green Riverkeeper.
Event Details:
What: 11th Annual Spring Green Bash
Who: presented by Green River Adventures and sponsored by Oskar Blues Brewery, Prestige Subaru, WNCW and Liquidlogic Kayaks. Music by the Honeycutters. A portion of proceeds benefit MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper.
Where: Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC
When: Saturday, May 6, 5:30-9 p.m.

“I’m thrilled to get such a warm welcome to the community from Green River Adventures and all the generous sponsors of the Green Spring Bash, including Oskar Blues, Prestige Subaru, WNCW and Liquidlogic Kayaks,” says Gray Jernigan, the Green Riverkeeper. “We have a lot of great activities and programs planned for the year ahead; I’m looking forward to meeting some folks and getting people involved in protecting the Green River.”
We hope to see you Saturday, May 6!
Book your trip for May 6 at greenriveradventures.com with the code: GREENRIVERKEEPER.
About MoutainTrue:
MountainTrue is Western North Carolina’s premier advocate for environmental stewardship. We are committed to keeping our mountain region a beautiful place to live, work and play. Our members protect our forests, clean up our rivers, plan vibrant and livable communities, and advocate for a sound and sustainable future for all residents of WNC. MountainTrue is home to the Broad River Alliance, French Broad Riverkeeper, Green Riverkeeper and Watauga Riverkeeper — the protectors and defenders of their respective watersheds. www.mountaintrue.org
About Waterkeeper Alliance:

Waterkeeper Alliance is a global movement uniting more than 300 Waterkeeper Organizations and Affiliates around the world, focusing citizen advocacy on issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeepers patrol and protect over 2.5 million square miles of rivers, streams and coastlines in the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. For more information please visit: www.waterkeeper.org

Riverkeeper Beer Series Launch with River Float, Clean-up and Mango IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing
2017-06-17 13:00 - 20:00 | Hi-Wire Brewing – Big Top, 2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
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Father’s Day River Clean-Up
2017-06-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Jean Webb River Park, 30 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a SPECIAL Dad’s Day River Clean Up with MountainTrue, Asheville GreenWorks, and RiverLink. Dads, moms, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters….everyone’s invited! We’ll put in at Jean Webb River Park and float on down to the Salvage Station, picking trash and tires from the river the whole way. French Broad Chocolates has promised some goodies for us at the take-out, and we encourage folks to cool off with a cold brew at the Salvage Station.

Details:
– June 18 at 12:30pm – 3pm
– 1.5 mile paddle on French Broad

Meet at Jean Webb River Park (30 Riverside Dr. Asheville NC 28801). We’ll put on the river and float down to the Salvage Station. French Broad Outfitters will shuttle us back to our cars at the end of the paddle.

Boats, gloves, trash bags, and paddle gear will be supplied by MountainTrue, Riverlink, and Asheville Greenworks. Bring some water, a hat, and sunscreen.

This event is a great opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day, make a tangible contribution to Asheville’s most important natural asset, and raise awareness about issues that affect the cleanliness of our French Broad River.

Follow this link to sign up today!

Watauga Riverkeeper River Clean Up
2017-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Upper French Broad RiverFest Volunteer Sign Up
2017-06-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Champion Park, Main Street, Rosman , 28772, United States
MountainTrue needs your help at the Second Annual Upper French Broad RiverFest!
The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, a volunteer organization that promotes the natural and economic vitality of the Upper French Broad River in Transylvania County, is hosting the second annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! This family friendly event will celebrate the Upper French Broad River with live music, food, local vendors and exhibitors, and lots of activities for kids of all ages, including a canoe relay, free tubing for kids, fishing games, water quality and critters (sponsored and led by MountainTrue), reptiles and more. MountainTrue is a major partner is conducting the event, as well as the Town of Rosman and Headwaters Outfitters. Our sponsors include Transylvania Tourism, Transylvania County, Dugans Pub, and Keystone Camp. We need your help to make the event a success!
Volunteers will be assigned to various stations such as setup, cleanup, recycling and trash, water cooler table, runners, event guides, tubing supervisor, shuttle driver, canoe relay race supervisor, and registration/info table. Some exhibitors who are conducting kids’ activities may need occasional help. ​
All volunteers will receive a free Upper French Broad Riverfest volunteer t-shirt! Volunteers will be expected to wear the t-shirt at the event.
When: June 24, 2017, 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Champion Park, Rosman, NC 287722
Here’s a link to sign up to help!

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Wedge Brewing Co. at The Foundation
2017-07-08 13:00 - 19:00 | NC

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Wicked Weed Brewing
2017-07-29 03:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for another great summer of great beers and fun on the river with the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series, presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5.
From June through August, there will be five French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series events that will include clean-ups and float trips on the French Broad River. Floaters and clean-up volunteers are then invited to sample a new limited-release beer from one of six participating breweries, including Hi-Wire Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Wedge Brewing Company and Wicked Weed Brewing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these very special beers goes to support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper protecting the French Broad River watershed.
Each French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series event will also be co-sponsored by a local outdoor gear manufacturer who will donate prizes, apparel and gear that will be raffled off at the release parties to support the cause. Supporting gear builders include Astral, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), Liquid Logic Kayaks, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), and Watershed.
Presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5, the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series:

July 29 – Beer release party at Wicked Weed Brewing.
No float trip this time, just a beer release party from 3-5pm
August 3 – Save the French Broad River Concert featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead at the Salvage Station.
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
August 12 – River float with a beer release party at Oskar Blues Brewery.
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
August 19 – River float with beer release party at New Belgium Brewing.
Tickets coming soon.

The Riverkeeper Beer Series includes the August 3 Save the French Broad River Concert starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Tickets for the concert are on sale now. Get more information and Buy Tickets for the Save the French Broad Concert on Eventbrite.

Save the French Broad Concert
2017-08-03 18:00 - 23:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
MountainTrue, the French Broad Riverkeeper, Blue Ridge Orthodontics and Mix 96.5 are pleased to announce the 2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series, including the French Broad River Concert on August 3 starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite.
French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson explains:
Asheville and the region love the French Broad River and the Riverkeeper Beer series is a great way to celebrate that. The Michael Franti concert combined with the river floats and beer release parties are a great way to enjoy summer in Asheville and support our work keeping the French Broad River a clean and safe place for people to paddle and play.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, April 7. General Admission is $31 advance / $36 at the door. VIP tickets are $100. VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity to attend a short, intimate acoustic set by Michael Franti prior to the show, access to food by Salvage Station, reserved viewing area with private bar during the main concert, and complimentary special release beers by Hi-Wire Brewing, Wedge Brewing Co., Wicked Weed Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, and New Belgium Brewing.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Michael Franti is a musician, filmmaker and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. Long known for his globally conscious lyrics, powerful performances, and dynamic live shows, Franti has continually been at the forefront of lyrical activism, using his music as a positive force for change.
“I make music because I believe it can change people’s lives and make a difference in the world,” enthuses Franti, “music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.” He and his band Spearhead, known for their authentic and uplifting music, have found global success with multi-platinum songs like “Say Hey (I Love You)”, the chart breaking 2010 release of The Sound Of Sunshine. Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking as well as energetic.
Franti has a brand new single, “Once A Day” from his upcoming debut album on Fantasy Records. “Once a Day” was inspired by his son’s diagnosis with a rare kidney disease called FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) in the hopes that this song would inspire anyone in the world who is going through challenging times. “My belief is that through music, dance and gratitude for this life we can all ‘rise up’,” explains Franti. “Once A Day” was produced by Supa Dups (Eminem, Damian Marley, Bruno Mars) and features special guest Sonna Rele. This new song has the same feel-good, inspiring vibe as “Say Hey (I Love You),” his 2x platinum hit single.
Giving back has always been at the heart of Franti’s mission, he has dedicated his life to spreading the joy of music and positivity to millions of people. Franti’s humanitarian, social justice, and peace efforts continue to inspire his music and are infused throughout his upcoming album on Fantasy Records due to release in May 2016.
We hope you’ll join us for what’s sure to be an amazing show!

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Oskar Blues Brewery
2017-08-12 14:00 - 20:00 | NC
