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
- 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 – October 9, 2024
Dear MountainTrue Family, Thank you to everyone who has donated to the MountainStrong Recovery Fund . When we planned for 2024, we never anticipated the historic flooding and widespread devastation caused by Hurricane Helene. But your support allowed us to respond...

A Letter to Our Members Post-Helene
Dear MountainTrue Family, A big embrace to each of you as we reel from this catastrophic event. Many of you have suffered massive losses. There is no disputing that these are hard times that will remain hard for some time to come. Our hearts, our concern, our prayers...
Post-Helene WNC Resource Guide
FEMA FEMA Helpline is available at (800)621-3362. View more resources + submit a FEMA application at fema.gov/disaster/4827 - remember to submit your application as quickly as possible! Disaster/Unemployment Assistance Disaster Unemployment Assistance (DUA) benefits...

Hurricane Helene + Weather Safety
As Hurricane Helene heads toward the Gulf Coast of Florida, our region is already experiencing a historic rain event. Due to warming ocean temperatures, the hurricane is expected to intensify to a Category 3 storm, or possibly stronger, by this afternoon. Communities...

Get Out the Vote NC: Voting Resources & Dates
VOTE EARLY! Why Your Vote Matters North Carolina's natural beauty and resources are precious. By voting in the 2024 General Election, you have the power to elect leaders who will prioritize the protection and preservation of our environment. Key Dates to Remember Oct....

Speak Up for Old Growth Forests
This action has expiredWe need you to tell the US Forest Service to implement strong protections for old-growth forests. Please submit a comment urging the Forest Service to strengthen NOGA by clarifying its language and better considering eastern forests. The Forest...