Upper New Riverkeeper

10/07/2026

🚨 Take Action to protect the Clean Water Act & our waterways 🚨

The Clean Water Act is under threat—and here in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, that could have major consequences for the rivers, streams, wetlands, and communities we call home.

On September 9, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Army Corps of Engineers released a supplemental proposal that would dramatically narrow which waters are protected under the Clean Water Act. Under the proposal, many streams and tributaries would lose federal protection if they do not have water flowing continuously throughout the entire year. Wetlands could also lose protection unless they meet extremely narrow requirements for their connection to other protected waters.

We need your voice right now. The comment deadline is this Friday, October 9. Tell EPA and the Army Corps: Keep our waters protected.

The Clean Water Act is under threat—and here in the Southern Blue Ridge Mountains, that could have major consequences for the rivers, streams, wetlands, and

09/04/2026

The best days are spent sharing the river with others!

09/04/2026

Join us for a Rally for the Roadless Rule on September 14th at 5:30 in IG Greer on the campus of Appalachian State University. Details at mountaintrue.org or on our social media. Thanks!

The United States Forest Service is proposing to rollback the Roadless Rule, which currently protects 66 million acres of National Forest land, including critical areas in North Carolina's Nantahala and Pisgah National Forests, sparking widespread opposition from local communities and environmental....

09/01/2026

Exploring our rivers with the community is the BEST!

08/26/2026

Such a fun day on the water!

BOONE – MountainTrue brought its b**r cleanup series to Boone, canoeing the rivers to clear them of trash and debris before relaxing with a pint of b**r at a local

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

06/17/2026

Looking forward to this awesome event! A chance to learn from Todd Community Preservation Organization and experience the river from a fish eye view!

The TCPO is partnering with Mountain True to hold a river snorkeling event at Todd Island Park on July 10, 12-3:00. All equipment is provided. Reservations are required through Mountain True at this link:
https://mountaintrue.org/event/community-river-snorkel-in-partnership-with-todd-community-preservation-organization-in-todd-nc-7-10/

05/29/2026

Happening tonight! Come out to speak up for forests, water quality, & the High Country!

Join MountainTrue and the NC Sierra Club, at the Watauga County Library on May 29th for a Roadless Rule Community Roundtable.

04/29/2026

NABat volunteers help document bat species along driving routes with special equipment attached to their vehicles to detect bat activity. Surveys take place during the months of June and July but volunteers need only commit to two nights within a 10-day sample window to participate. In addition, vol...