Western Regional Office
The Western Regional Office is located in Murphy, serving communities in Haywood, Jackson, Macon, Swain, Graham, Clay and Cherokee counties in North Carolina, and Town and Union counties in Georgia.
90 Tennessee St. Suite D
Murphy, NC 28906
Phone (828) 837-5414
Callie Moore, Western Regional Director
Tony Ward, Western Regional Program Coordinator
MountainTrue West News
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...
MountainTrue’s September 2024 E-Newsletter
September news from MountainTrue’s four regional offices in the Southern Blue Ridge. Read the blog version of our monthly e-newsletter!
MountainTrue Calls on EPA to Protect NC Waters from Legislative Sabotage
The following is a letter sent to our members on Wednesday, August 28, 2024, announcing MountainTrue's decision to petition the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to withdraw North Carolina's authority to regulate water pollution. Dear members and supporters, I’m...
Meet the newest MountainTrue team member, Katherine Stahl
If you're a MountainTrue member, it's a safe bet to say you love America’s public lands. It’s pretty likely that places like Dupont State Forest, Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, and Great Smoky Mountains National Park are near and dear to your heart....
MountainTrue’s August 2024 E-Newsletter
August news from MountainTrue’s four regional offices in the Southern Blue Ridge. Read the blog version of our monthly e-newsletter!
Encourage Clarity and Public Participation in GAP Restoration Project
This action has expiredEncourage Clarity and Public Participation in GAP Restoration Project In July, the US Forest Service released a draft environmental assessment for the Grandfather, Appalachian, Pisgah (GAP) Restoration Project. The GAP Project aims to reduce...
NCDOT Feedback on STIP
The North Carolina Department of Transportation is seeking input as they prioritize road projects for the next ten years. This is our best opportunity to influence the process and call for needed improvements like sidewalks, greenways, and bike lanes, while also...