MountainTrue’s River Debris Cleanup Crew removes 150,000 pounds of storm debris from High Country rivers

MountainTrue's River Debris Cleanup Crew has removed 150,000 pounds of storm debris from High Country rivers and streams since Hurricane Helene. The cleanup effort has recovered items ranging from tires and plastic bags to household contents from the Watauga and Upper New River watersheds.

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