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MountainTrue Member Spotlight: Rod & Bess Baird

Mar 27, 2024

Rod and Bess Baird (pictured above) moved to Western North Carolina in the 1970s, working as caretakers for a farm in Weaverville. From there, Rod began a career as an...

Rein in Buncombe County Short-Term Rentals

Mar 13, 2024

This Monday, March 18th, the Buncombe County Planning Board will be discussing the issue of Short-Term Rentals (STRs) for the second time. MountainTrue strongly...

TAKE ACTION to Protect the North Fork of the French Broad River in Transylvania County, NC!

Mar 12, 2024

Email Transylvania County Commissioners to encourage their support of the designation of the North Fork of the French Broad River as a Wild & Scenic River. Take action here!

Support The REDUCE Act to Cut Down on Plastic Waste and Encourage Recycling

Mar 8, 2024

Contact Congress to let them know that you support The REDUCE Act, introduced by Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressman Lloyd Doggett. This important bill outlines...

TAKE ACTION to Protect Madison County Ridgetops

Mar 7, 2024

Let the Madison County Planning Board and County Commission know that the current 50’ setback defined in Madison County’s Ridge Protection ordinance should remain intact to affirm the protections that have been in place for 40 years. Take action here!