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

We have many regular volunteer opportunities throughout the warmer months – visit our events calendar to view upcoming volunteer opportunities. 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 emma@mountaintrue.org to receive the most up-to-date information on event changes/cancellations.