Growing Resilience

By investing in nature, you are building a more resilient future—making our communities safer and stronger. Watch this video for inspiring stories of how you are growing resilience.

Endangered and Threatened Freshwater Mussels Impacted By Post-Helene Debris Removal

By Hans Lohmeyer, Stewardship Coordinator Freshwater mussel shells found in a survey of the Little River. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, populations of two...

PBS Show Features Conserving Carolina Restorations

PBS show features Conserving Carolina’s natural floodplain restorations – and the difference they made when Helene struck. Here’s how to watch.

How to Stabilize and Restore Streambanks Cleared After Helene

If your streambanks were left bare after Hurricane Helene, we recommend planting a groundcover crop this spring to stabilize your banks.

Debris Removal Threatens Endangered Species

Debris removal after Hurricane Helene is causing an ecological crisis in our rivers, including impacts to endangered mussels and hellbenders salamanders.

Clearing the Path

Collaborative trail restoration in Hickory Nut Gorge. We cleared trees, navigated a slide, & planned reroutes. Read more about this exciting work day!

Science Lessons from Helene

Frank Graff, the host of SciNC on PBS, is coming to Walnut Creek Preserve to talk about Hurricane Helene and climate change.

Two Dumpster Loads And a Trailer of Debris

Conserving Carolina and MountainTrue partnered with volunteers for a successful river cleanup on the French Broad. Learn how this event improved public access and protected this vital waterway.

Trail Update: Openings, Continued Closures, and Community Support

Hurricane Helene left a significant impact on our trails and the surrounding communities. While we’re working diligently to restore access to our beloved outdoor spaces,...