High Country Office
MountainTrue's High Country Office is located in Boone, serving communities in the Watauga, New, and Elk river watersheds. VolunteerAbout the High Country Office
164 Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607
(828) 278-9821
The High Country Office partners with and protects communities in Alleghany, Ashe, Avery, Caldwell, Burke, Watauga, and Wilkes counties through the following programs, events, and initiatives:
- Watauga Riverkeeper
- Water monitoring programs
- Riverkeeper Float Fest
- Muddy Water Watch and reducing sediment pollution in the Watauga River Watershed
- Sustainable land use
- Sustainable transportation alternatives — improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and better public transportation
High Country Team
Volunteer with us!
We have many regular volunteer opportunities throughout the warmer months. Below are some of the ways you can get involved. Click the images to add your name to our volunteer roster. Please note that volunteer event dates and times are subject to change due to weather conditions with short notice. Follow the Watauga Riverkeeper Instagram and Watauga Riverkeeper Facebook Page or email hannah@mountaintrue.org to receive the most up-to-date information on event changes/cancellations.
High Country News
MountainTrue’s March E-Newsletter
Spring is nearly here! Read on to find out what our Riverkeepers, Resilient Forests team, and...
MT Raleigh Report – HB47 is A Critical $500M Lifeline for Western NC Recovery
The North Carolina General Assembly is finally taking steps toward disaster relief for Western NC after Hurricane Helene. HB47, a $500M bill, is on the House’s agenda—but will it get Senate approval? Find out what’s in the bill and what’s next for recovery!
MountainTrue’s February E-Newsletter
Dear Friends and Supporters, Daffodils have pushed through the earth in my front yard, announcing...
MountainTrue E-News: January Good News Roundup
Dear Friends and Supporters, The horrific fires in Los Angeles are an exclamation point to the...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – December 18, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, I recently saw my neighbor Jim down at the creek a couple of miles...
MT Raleigh Report: Politics, Disaster Relief, and the Fight for Western North Carolina’s Future
Disaster recovery in Western North Carolina is being held up by political gridlock, leaving urgent needs unmet. Learn how MountainTrue is stepping up with solutions and advocating for our communities in Raleigh.