As wildfires become more of a normal occurrence in Western NC and resources continue to be stretched thin, homeowners have a larger...

Madison High School students in Kerstin Davis' art class created an installation inspired by the French Broad for the K-12 Art Exhibition...

Mountain Valleys teamed up with Madison High School staff and students , the Greater Ivy Community Citizens Association, and SM Soil and...

Take matters into your own hands to reduce your risk. Some residents believe the tasks they need to do to reduce their home's wildfire...

The first step to reduce your home's wildfire risk is to identify your home's wildfire risk factors. Most homes in Western NC are likely...

We are happy to announce our Energy Conservation Assistance Program (EnergyCAP), has received its third Tobacco Trust Fund grant since...

Winter planting for our Shade Your Stream projects has begun! At the end of the season we will have planted 4085 ft of streambank! That's...

Six agencies across Western North Carolina gathered on December 16, 2021 at Camp Grier in McDowell County to reduce hazardous fuels...

The current weather conditions (Dec 2022) have increased fire danger in Western North Carolina. Dry ground, wind activity, and a pile up...

Fire can be used as a land management tool to restore native landscapes. Learn how a prescribed burn is conducted, why burns are...