Carolina Mountain Land Conservancy
Nonprofit organization promotes preservation and stewardship of land through land trusts and conservation easements.
Land Trust for the Little Tennessee
Providing conservation for rural lands in the corridor between the Nantahala and Cowee Mountain Ranges along the Little Tennessee River basin. Includes background, information on conservation easements, and landowner conservation options.
North Shore Road Project EIS Website
Public involvement information related to the proposal to build a new road along the North Shore of Fontana Lake in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
Tapoco
Corporate website providing information relating to the relicensing of this four-development hydroelectric project located on the Little Tennessee and Cheoah Rivers in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina.
The Canary Coalition
Non-profit organization concerned with the air quality and pollution in the Smoky Mountains. Includes press releases and news.
The Southern Appalachian Highlands Conservancy
Land trust engaged in conservation projects in the North Carolina and Tennessee mountain region.
The Western North Carolina Alliance
Grass roots environmental alliance working to improve life in WNC. Includes information on programs, calendar of events and contact information.
Western North Carolina Nature Center
Comprehensive resource on nature and conservation topics in the region, including animals, native trees, upcoming events, and related links.
WNC Agricultural Center
Hosts agricultural events, horse shows and farm-related competitions. Map of facility, schedule of events.
Zen's WNC Nature Notebook
Plant and wildflower identification, nature observations and outdoor activities such as hiking and waterfall viewing.