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Promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed.

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Connecting the Community to the River

A lot of our work to improve water quality, conserve and restore land, and educate the next generation of watershed stewards would not be possible without our fantastic volunteers throughout the community.

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Your Support Creates a Healthier River

Your donation will be used to help all of Western North Carolina experience the beautiful French Broad River, learn about the many things that make it so special, and preserve its priceless health and beauty for years to come!

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Adopt-A-Storm Drain Program

Help keep our local waterways clean by helping to maintain a storm drain in your neighborhood! Read More

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French Broad RiverCamp

Registration for our summer camp will open on Sunday April 11th at noon. Join us on the river for a summer of fun! Read More

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Art & Poetry Contest

The Voices of the River contest asks young artists use the river as a source of inspiration. Read More

Water Quality

Innovative Stormwater Project

DIS in the Mountains is a pilot research project to find innovative solutions to stormwater in steep slope areas. Read More

Latest News

Read about our various updates for our programs and projects that are working to preserve the French Broad River and its watershed.

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Celebrate Earth Month this April!

Every year at the start of spring we like to take some time to appreciate, enjoy, and pay respect to our planet. This year we’re… Read More

Design Contract Awarded for Whitewater Wave and Riverside Park Expansion

Local landscape architecture firm Equinox Environmental has entered into a contract with the Town of Woodfin to create design documents for the Woodfin Whitewater Wave… Read More

RiverLink Selling Historic RAD Property

You’ve probably heard that RiverLink is in the midst of selling several properties in the River Arts District. We are committed to transparency throughout this… Read More

RiverRATS Program Provides Free lessons to youth in the watershed

The program works to connect students with the French Broad River and build appreciation for our water resources. Read More

Featured Project

Karen Cragnolin Park

Named in honor of RiverLink’s founding Executive Director, this 5.33-acre tract of land in the French Broad River Park corridor has gone through an impressive transformation from former junkyard to reclaimed, open greenspace.

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Featured Project

Woodfin Greenway & Blueway

The Greenway & Blueway project is an ambitious $18.1 million effort to construct five miles of greenway along the French Broad River and Beaverdam Creek, new river access sites, the new Silver-Line Park, expansion of Riverside Park, and creation of the in-stream Wave feature for whitewater paddling and surfing enthusiasts.

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Woodfin blueway wave rendering

Upcoming Events

Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 situation, we are no longer hosting in-person events. We are still working hard to protect the watershed and connect our community to the river and we look forward to the day that we can see you all in person again!

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Happy #EarthDay2021! Every action you take affects Happy #EarthDay2021! Every action you take affects the world around you. What kind of impact will you make?Today, we take a moment to celebrate all the many gifts the earth provides us. Whether you live in a city or an urban environment, please make it a priority today to step outside and contemplate the beauty of the world around you. Breathe the fresh air, notice the plants and animals, and feel the sun or wind or rain on your face.This is the only planet we have, and we're all in this together! Let's celebrate the earth, and each other, and make sure our actions have a positive impact!#earthday #earthdayeveryday #mothernature #cleanwater #healthyland #makeanimpact #education #riversarelife
We had such a wonderful native plant walk yesterda We had such a wonderful native plant walk yesterday! Thanks to all who came out and braved the weather, and special thanks to Vincent, the landowner who shared his little native plant oasis with us. A true labor of love, this wooded cove (nestled within West Asheville) that he has tended for over 30 years is a testament to the incredible value of land conservation that supports species habitat, improves water quality and reduces the effects of climate change.#nativeplants #wildflowers #landconservation #waterquality #urbanoasis
A huge thank you to @ashevilleschool for hosting a A huge thank you to @ashevilleschool for hosting a 5K "Run for the Rivers" and raising over $500 for RiverLink!Here's the runners kicking off the race on their beautiful 300 acre campus in the French Broad River watershed.
There's still time to sign up for our native 🌸 There's still time to sign up for our native 🌸 wildflower walk 🌸tomorrow! If you've ever wanted to boost your wildflower ID skills or learn more about how to cultivate native plant habitat on your property, this is one opportunity you don't want to miss!The tour starts at 10 AM and will last approximately an hour and a half. We will be walking on dirt and grass paths so make sure you wear appropriate shoes and dress for the weather! 🌦Registration link in bio👆🏼#freshwaterfriday #nativeplants #wildflowers #landconservation #education #waterquality

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