Dear Supporter,
How far would you go to keep our mountain rivers clean? Would you climb 12 feet down into a sewer drain and tromp through … ? Well, that’s exactly what MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson did when he lowered himself into a deep, dark storm drain in the Asheville River Arts District and asked his coworker “What’s the plan if I can’t climb back out?” She just shrugged.
It took months of sleuthing, but Hartwell found the source of E. coli pollution that was draining into the French Broad River and threatening the safety of swimmers, boaters, and fishermen. It’s a fun and important story that you can read more about in our summer newsletter or by going to www.mountaintrue.org.
Please, support MountainTrue today so that we can continue this important work.
This is what sets MountainTrue apart. Our volunteers monitor 25 sites along the French Broad River in the summer — and many more year-round — and our staff will stop at nothing to make sure your mountain rivers are clean and safe. As a matter of fact, MountainTrue has four Waterkeeper Affiliates protecting the Broad, French Broad, Green, and Watauga river watersheds.
In addition to keeping our waters clean, MountainTrue protects the health of our forests, fights for a clean energy future, and works to create strong vibrant communities through smart planning.
By supporting MountainTrue today, you are:
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monitoring timber sales, fighting invasive pests, and protecting our old-growth tree stands;
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campaigning to clean up coal ash pollution and for more renewable energy for WNC;
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partnering with marginalized communities to make sure they receive a fair shake in large infrastructure projects like the widening of I-26 through Asheville; and
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lobbying in Raleigh, keeping an eye on new legislation, and working with legislators to protect our mountains.
Our work relies on our members who know and appreciate our special mountain region. We hope you will continue to support us by donating today!
Thank you!
Bob Wagner
Julie Mayfield
MountainTrue Co-Directors