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. […]
January 26 will be the only public hearing where residents can make themselves heard regarding Duke Energy's Western Carolinas Modernization Project. Please attend and make your voice heard. CLICK HERE TO RSVP On December 16, Duke Energy has submitted to the North Carolina Utilities Commission a notification of intent to file an application for a […]
Please join the Creation Care Alliance for its next General Meeting on January 28 from 5:30-7pm at the First Baptist Church of Asheville. The Creation Care Alliance of Western North Carolina (CCAWNC, formerly WNC Green Congregations) is a network of people of faith and congregations who have united around a moral and spiritual call to preserve […]
How would you like to make this planet a better place for future generations and the creatures and people here now? Spend a meaningful day learning how to help create an environmentally sustainable, socially just and fulfilling human presence on Mother Earth. The symposium is an interactive mixed media event, which explores where our planet […]
Join MountainTrue for a tour of Asheville's award-winning French Broad Chocolate Factory and learn about their handmade, artisan chocolates from how they ethically source their beans to the way they roast, crack, winnow, grind, conche and temper chocolate in small batches. The first half of the tour covers the origins of the cacao plant in […]
Leadership Asheville and Leadership Asheville Forum, in conjunction with UNC Asheville Office of Sustainability present A Community Conversation: WNC's Future Energy Needs Panelists: • Glen Snider; Director of Integrated Resource Planning and Analytics, Duke Energy • Jim Spencer; Director of Engineering, New Belgium Brewing Company • Joan Walker; Campaign Director, MountainTrue • Michael Youth; Counsel […]
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. […]
Due to the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor McCrory we have decided, in conjunction with the City of Asheville & U.S. Cellular Center, to move the Winter Warmer Beer Festival toSaturday February 6th. Because we had to rescheduled the Winter Warmer Beer Festival, we need to recruit more volunteers. Volunteers get […]
Due to the declaration of a State of Emergency by Governor McCrory we have decided, in conjunction with the City of Asheville & U.S. Cellular Center, to move the Winter Warmer Beer Festival toSaturday February 6th. All tickets will be accepted on the 6th and are still considered valid. Please be safe this weekend. Mark your […]
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. […]