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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.
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Job openings RiverLink is currently seeking to fill two AmeriCorps Project Conserve positions: Education Coordinator and Outreach/Volunteer Coordinator. Project Conserve is an initiative of the Carolina Mountain Conservancy. More information and an application can be found on their website. Applications due May 26th, 2012. Position starts September 2012. |
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This Sustainability Wheel helps connect the dots of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay – and illustrates the many VOICES OF THE RIVER
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BE A VOICE OF THE RIVER: Check out the listed surveys and petitions to help strengthen the voice of the river and better the watershed community. |
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In the News RiverLink's Restoration Project won the 2011 Engineering Excellence Honors award. Read the press release.
RiverLink was voted Best Local Environmental Group for the 4th year in a row
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Pollution Hotline:
(828)252-8474
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Check out our May newsletter by clicking here.
Help us help your River
With your support, we can reach our goal and continue our work on water quality, education, litter removal, greenways, parks, etc. Simply click on the thermometer at left and help us help your River today!
This Saturday: Free Growing Season Tree ID Workshop/Nature Walk Don't forget to come out this Saturday morning at 10:00AM for a free workshop and nature walk on tree identification of the Southern Appalachians. We have over 60 species of leaves and cones at the RiverLink office, which is where we will meet. Come join us! Contact Worth McAlister at worth@riverlink.org, or call at (828) 252-8474 x 17.
Registration for French Broad River Camp There are still openings for summer camp but spaces are filling up quickly! Our French Broad River Camps offer a week of experiential and environmental adventures on the river.
June 11th-15th for rising 3rd-5th graders June 18th-22nd for rising 6th-8th graders July 9th-13th for rising 3rd-5th graders July 16th-20th for rising 6th-8th graders Registration deadline is May 18th 2012. Visit the website for complete details at http://www.riverlink.org/camps.asp or call Education Coordinator, Nikki Bauman: 828-252-8474 x18.
Summer is just around the corner! It's time to start thinking about RiverFest 2012 and the Anything that Floats Parade! RiverFest is on Saturday, August 11 this year, a full day of Summer, music, beer, kids activities, and of course, the parade of homemade rafts. Click here to download your Anything that Floats application. Interested in being a sponsor for RiverFest? We have several levels to choose from. Click here to read our brochure about sponsorship of this popular event. Check out what's happening at Karen Cragnolin Park Drive by Amboy Road and see the work we are doing at Karen Cragnolin Parkit is called "phytoremediation" and it is creating a new process designed to be replicated for cleaning and reusing contaminated land for public open space and greenways. Click here for a photo gallery. RiverLink is now a proud member of Blue Ridge Forever
Blue Ridge Forever is a collective campaign led by 10 land conservation organizations to engage the public and raise financial resources to safeguard land and water in the Southern Blue Ridge for present and future generations. RiverLink announces a new program: Adopt-a-Greenway RiverLink is recruiting individuals and groups to help maintain its system of greenways through a new Adopt-a-Greenway program. The initiative encourages scouting organizations, civic associations, school and church groups, nature clubs, and businesses seeking community service opportunities to adopt a section of greenway and keep it clear of weeds, sticks, rocks, and other debris for a two-year period. Interested? Contact Dave Russell at 252-8474, ext. 11 or dave@riverlink.org. Love The French Broad River Raffle It's the same great raffle we've always done, but now with a new name! This is your opportunity to win some great outdoor gear and prizes valued at $4500 while helping RiverLink achieve its mission to revitalize the French Broad River and its tributaries as a place to live, work and play. Buy three tickets for $10 or one for $5 to be entered to win one of six prize packages. Future Drawings will be the in months of September, October, November, and March. The grand prize will be announced in April. The former Richmond Hill Inn becomes Oshun Mountain Sanctuary, a center for health and wellness The property that was formerly the Richmond Hill Inn is now slated to become Oshun Mountain Sanctuary, a wellness center and an important part of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay Plan. Click here to read the press release for the full story. And you can check out our Powerpoint presentation by clicking here. KC Park Community Action Plan
The Karen Cragnolin Park Brownfield is making progress. First RiverLink bought the old junk yard, next we recycled 100,000 tons of old concrete, then we received NC Brownfield and Stimulus funds to conduct a phytoremediation – (fancy word for using plants to clean up contaminated property) – we are making progress! Please take our survey or give Karen a call with any comments at 828-252-8474, ext 16. ABCA%20-%20Karen%20Cragnolin%20%20Park%20(EPA%20Approved%203-5-12) |
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