Southern Regional Office
Our Southern Regional Office is located in Hendersonville, serving Henderson, Polk, Rutherford and Transylvania counties.
121 Third Avenue West, Suite #1
Hendersonville, NC 28792
Phone (828) 692-0385
The Southern Region Office works within Henderson, Polk, Rutherford and Transylvania counties through the following programs, partnerships and advocacy initiatives:
- Water monitoring and waste programs
- Henderson County Clean Water Team
- Recycling and Solid Waste Team
- Promoting greenway and pedestrian infrastructure
- Expanding energy effiency
- Friends of the Oklawaha Greenway
Southern Regional News
Post-Helene Watershed Report: Green Riverkeeper
I was getting ready to board a flight to our Global Waterkeeper Alliance Conference the Wednesday before Hurricane Helene hit, and I had a gut feeling that the home I would return to the following Sunday was going to be different. I had no idea what that would look...
Post-Helene Watershed Report: French Broad Riverkeeper
I’m standing overlooking the bank of the Swannanoa River as I watch pieces of a house smack the side of the bridge, witness oil in the floodwaters pooling around a nearby hotel, and businesses and homes sinking underwater. I’m heartbroken as I watch people’s hopes and...
Post-Helene Watershed Report: Broad Riverkeeper
Since the morning of September 27 when Helene hit North Carolina, I’ve been joining others who are pitching in to support neighbors, friends, and community members. We've cleared trees and limbs from driveways and roads, shared meals with neighbors, and volunteered to...
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...
Volunteer Safety Guidelines Post-Helene: Personal Protective Equipment
Volunteer Safety Reminder: Always Wear Your PPE During Cleanups! As more volunteers participate in river clean-ups and other recovery activities, many will be coming into contact with mud, sludge, sediment, and dust left behind by the storm. These materials may...
Hurricane Helene Recovery Update – October 16, 2024
Dear MountainTrue Family, In the wake of Hurricane Helene, we’ve witnessed the incredible toughness and generosity of our community. Thank you. With your help, we’ve raised nearly $60,000 for our MountainStrong Recovery Fund. This includes a $25,000 grant from the...