High Country WATCH Press Release
Hello from Boone, the high country so many people flood to for vacation, fresh air, outdoor recreation, and second home sites. The scenic gateway to this mountain retreat is in danger of moving toward one of an industrial setting. So here is the story. High Country WATCH, Wataugans Against Toxins close to home, is a group of self-organized, non-partisan citizens that came together around a kitchen table to work to protect clean air, water, and aesthetics of this beloved mount
More revisions to Watauga County’s HILU ordinance
On October 21, the Watauga County commissioners revised the High Impact Land Use ordinance for the third time this year. Chip mills and electricity generating facilities (excluding wind and solar power farms) were moved into Category 1. Fuel bulk oil storage facilities were moved into Category 2. Unfortunately, the county requires NO spacing requirements between homes and Category 2 & 3 HILU facilities. This means many high impact land use facilities can be built within 75 to