Environment

EcoForesters is a nonprofit professional forestry organization dedicated to restoring and conserving Appalachian forests through education and stewardship. Tropical Storm Helene dealt local forests a significant blow, and landowners need help restoring forest health and resiliency. Through community forestry programs, landowner workshops and stewardship collaborations, we emphasize sound ecological management. At our 10-year anniversary mark, we have covered over 200,000 acres in stewardship plans and treated 1,000 acres of permanently protected lands for invasive plants.

MountainTrue brings together members, volunteers and advocates to safeguard our public lands, clean up our rivers and promote sustainable growth. By combining grassroots action with professional expertise, we’re building a healthier, more resilient future for our mountains and communities.

In the wake of Tropical Storm Helene, we’ve launched a monumental cleanup effort to restore our rivers, create jobs and bring communities together. So far, we’ve cleaned up more than 3 million pounds of trash and debris from local waterways and are on track to hire more than 80 good-paying jobs to help us continue this work.

RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed for all. RiverLink accomplishes its mission by providing permanent public access to the river; reclaiming contaminated lands for public enjoyment; restoring local streams; empowering over 1,000 volunteers each year; and annually educating thousands about the importance of a healthy French Broad River watershed.

The mountains of Western North Carolina and East Tennessee are a global biodiversity hotspot, home to rare species, breathtaking scenic views, clean water sources, working farms and beloved trails. Over more than 50 years, Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy has protected almost 100,000 acres in this irreplaceable landscape. Help us create new parks, add to national forests, preserve more family farms, inspire young naturalists and protect more habitat!

The Pisgah Conservancy is a nonprofit partner of Pisgah National Forest, working to care for places like Black Balsam, Looking Glass Falls, Mount Pisgah, Bent Creek and other iconic forest landmarks. When you donate to The Pisgah Conservancy, you are supporting efforts to steward aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems, conduct trash cleanups, fight invasive species and restore some of Western North Carolina’s most loved trails. Together, we can make a lasting impact on the forest — and the people who enjoy it.