Come plant native trees with MountainTrue’s Watauga Riverkeeper at the historic former site of Wards Mill Dam! This project has been completed for 2 years, and we are able to continue repairing the vegetative buffer thanks to support from TVA’s Shade Your Stream program and the Tennessee River Basin Network.
For over four decades the town of Blowing Rock has held the Trout Derby to celebrate the beginning of Trout season with some friendly competition and many prizes! Join the MountainTrue team and your Watauga Riverkeeper for a family-friendly day of fun!
Join the MountainTrue team and the Town of Boone in celebrating Earth Day at the Jones House downtown! This will be a great opportunity to meet community members who are dedicated to keeping our high country beautiful! You won't want to miss this fun-filled town event!
Due to chilly weather, we unfortunately must cancel our planned snorkel. Please view the calendar for other upcoming snorkel adventures.
Join us at Valle Crucis Community Park as we celebrate the launch of the 2024 Swim Guide Season. At the event, we will provide training on Swim Guide methods and interested folks will have the opportunity to register to volunteer for the 2024 Swim Guide season. This is also a chance to meet our hard-working Water Team Staff, corporate sponsors, and other volunteers!
Beech Mountain Summer Music Series is back! Come jam out with us on the mountain and say hi to the Watauga Riverkeeper and members of the clean water team!
Stop by Appalachian Mountain Brewery (AMB) in Boone to chat with MountainTrue staff and grab a cold beverage! $1 of all beer pours on June 11th will benefit MountainTrue.
The third annual Boonerang Music & Arts Festival is back and better than ever! This free community festival has celebrating Boone artists and culture at its core. Come visit the Watauga Riverkeeper table, say hello and pick up some fresh 2024 merch!
Throughout the last week of June, Waterkeepers Carolina has made a uniform effort to get folks on the water with their Riverkeeper. This FREE float will be featured by Waterkeepers Carolina, MountainTrue, and Conservation Network! Come out and enjoy a beautiful day of celebrating community, clean water, and the beauty of the High Country.
Want to get in the river AND contribute to its health? Assist with cleanout and inventory of trash types and brands found within the Trash Trouts.