MountainStrong Hurricane Recovery Fund

In the wake of Hurricane Helene, MountainTrue is dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of our community.

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French Broad River Live Staking Workday near Fletcher or Brevard 1/25-CANCELED DUE TO WEATHER

Due to the blast of cold weather that has hit our region, the ground is frozen in the areas that we planned to work. This event will be canceled. Please check our Events Calendar for upcoming workdates in February. Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the French Broad after Hurricane Helene. We'll plant stakes that will eventually grow into trees.

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up near Asheville 1/30

Walnut Island River Park 3042 Old Marshall Hwy, Alexander, NC

Come help the French Broad Riverkeeper team clean up trash and debris left behind by Hurricane Helene. The exact location will be determined soon and information will be updated on the event listing so save the date and check back soon!

Everett Rd. Transylvania County Clean-up with MountainTrue & Conserving Carolina 2/8

Everett Rd. Clean-up 44 Everett Rd, Pisgah Forest, NC

Come join the French Broad Riverkeeper team and Conserving Carolina as we clean up the trash left behind by Hurricane Helene in Transylvania County. We will be removing trash and debris along the riparian areas upstream and downstream. Please note this will be a land-based clean up.

French Broad River Live Staking Workday near Fletcher or Brevard 2/20-CANCELED

Due to extremely cold weather, we are forced to cancel this event. The ground will be too cold. Please check out our other live staking event on February 22nd! Come help us start to restore riverbanks of the French Broad after Hurricane Helene. We'll plant stakes that will eventually grow into trees.

Water Quality Sample Blitz in French Broad Watershed-March 13, 20 and 27th

Ingles on Tunnel Rd. 29 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC

Help the French Broad Riverkeeper sample around the Swannanoa watershed, looking for any weak or impaired sewer and septic infrastructure that might have been damaged from Hurricane Helene. We'll teach you everything you need to know on how to sample and give you all the supplies. You'll go to predetermined sites, grab samples, and meet us back to drop the samples off.

French Broad River Hurricane Helene Clean-up in Marshall, NC 3/19

Please join the French Broad Riverkeeper team as we partner with the National Forest Service to reopen the Stackhouse parking point. We will work to remove mud from the stairs and ramp area and clean trash in and around the access point. If you have shovels, rakes, and mud boots, please bring them. Please note this will be a land-based clean-up.

Water Quality Sample Blitz in French Broad Watershed-March 13, 20 and 27th

Ingles on Tunnel Rd. 29 Tunnel Rd., Asheville, NC

Help the French Broad Riverkeeper sample around the Swannanoa watershed, looking for any weak or impaired sewer and septic infrastructure that might have been damaged from Hurricane Helene. We'll teach you everything you need to know on how to sample and give you all the supplies. You'll go to predetermined sites, grab samples, and meet us back to drop the samples off.