Our Director of Outpost Operations, Steven Foy speaks to Darby Communications in the interview about hurricane recovery in Western North Carolina. This spring and summer, there is no better time to visit and help us recover. Our regions need visitors for our small businesses to thrive and enable us to support our neighbors rebuilding. A great, quick read over your morning coffee!
Steven, I'm wondering how the recent USFS job cuts and other policy changes will affect the work that's being done in the area, besides slowing progress. How can your mission be helped if those supports are lost? Also, are there plans for "work/play" events for visitors who typically come to the area to visit and offer assistance to recover inaccessible areas, similar to Nantahala Outdoor Center's Guest Appreciation Festival? Thank you all for staying so resilient!