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Welcome

 

 

RIVERLINK

is a regional non-profit spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a place to live, work and play. Since 1987 we have engaged in simultaneous efforts to address water quality concerns throughout the French Broad River basin, expand public opportunities for access and recreation, and spearhead the economic revitalization of Asheville's dilapidated riverfront district. We hope you find our Web site

informative and enjoyable.

 

 

                                                              

 

                      

 

     

    

 

  

 

 

 

                                                                    

 

Home of the French Broad

Pollution Hotline:
(828)252-8474


~ UPCOMING EVENTS &

    ANNOUNCEMENTS ~

Join RiverLink, Liberty Bikes, The French Broad River Racing Club, The French Broad Bike Club and the City of Asheville, Buncombe County and Asheville Greenway Foundation  - working together we are buying the next link in the  Hominy Creek Greenway - an 11 acre track known as the Waller Track.  For $50 per foot - we will sell you a foot of the greenway, give you a "Deed of Support" suitable for framing, inscribed with your name or the name of your company and use 100% of the money raised to buy this next link in the greenway.  RiverLink will hold the conservation easements over the property so it will be YOURS - OURS and EVERYONES OPEN PUBLIC SPACE FOREVER!

Hominy Creek and The Waller Track

Click here to buy your foot of forever

RiverLink - Store

 

It's Back!

 

     

Save the French Broad Raffle

sponsored by Asheville Adventure Guide offers six chances to win some amazing outdoor gear! A $5 ticket gives you a chance to win $4000+ worth of gear and prizes with 100% of ticket sales directly to RiverLink


 

9.11.2010

West Asheville Garden Stroll

Buttermilk Creek Stream Restoration and Stormwater BMPs will be in the tour this year! Please stop by and check them out.  Nancy will be there to answer questions and assist volunteers working in the park. For more information contact the West Asheville Garden Stroll team at:

WAG tour


 

RiverFest Photos and Results

RiverFest Raft Competition

We had 43 teams compete this year!  The raft competed in 10 categories. Marcos pizza took home the grand prize for the most creative raft! 

Fastest- Patsy Keever

Most Creative- Marco's Pizza

That Floats?- Team tiki

Green Machine- Sweet Teats

Best Theme- Division of Water Quality

Funniest- Farfalle

Rubber Racer- Guitar Heros

Best Buccaneer- Space Pirate Armada

Best Design- Lagoon

The Photos are in!

The Photos are in!  We have over 100 photos posted, click below to check them out.

RiverFest Photos


 

In the News

Click here to listen to RiverLink's Karen Cragnolin's interview with WNCW's Pam Bunch concerning President Obama's

Great Outdoor Initiative and its importance



BE A VOICE OF THE RIVER:

Please check out the listed surveys and  petitions to help strengthen the voice of the river and better the watershed  community.


 

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