High Country Office
The High Country Office is located in Boone, serving communities in the Elk and Watauga River basin.
164 Depot Street
Boone, NC 28607
Phone (828) 278-9821
(828) 278-9821
andy@mountaintrue.org
- Watauga Riverkeeper
- Water monitoring programs
- Muddy Water Watch and reducing sediment pollution in the Watauga River Basin
- Sustainable land use
- Sustainable transportation alternatives – improved bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure and better public transportation
High Country News
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – November 18, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, During these times of hardship, I am more present. I notice the intricate spots in my dog's fur, take more time to chat with and listen to my neighbor in front of their house draped with a blue tarp, and admire the mountain view that used...
Action Alert: Help Us Remove Debris From Our Rivers After Hurricane Helene
Hurricane Helene left our rivers devastated, and the need for action has never been more urgent. Debris and pollution are choking our waterways, threatening our environment, public safety, and economy. Take action now: Email your state legislators and tell them why restoring our rivers matters to you and our community.
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – November 6, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, When Mr. Rogers was a boy and would see scary things in the news, his mother would say to him, ‘Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping.’ With the devastation all around us and many still struggling, you don’t...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – October 30, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, More than once I’ve heard the saying that our region’s recovery from Helene is a marathon, not a sprint. Having run a handful of marathons, I can say that preparation is essential; and that during the race you will face inspirational...
Post-Helene Watershed Report: Watauga Riverkeeper
It’s been heartbreaking to witness the loss of life, the destruction, and the overwhelming feeling that we are on the teetering cusp of ecological collapse. Discovering these piles of dead hellbenders hit me harder than any coal ash spill or wastewater system failure....
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – October 23, 2024
Dear Friends and Supporters, Last night, over a thousand people gathered in Pack Square in downtown Asheville for an interfaith service led by our political leaders to mourn our region’s losses. As the crowd swayed and sang “Lean on Me” led by a local choir, the...