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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 public would not be possible without our fantastic volunteers throughout the community.

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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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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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Outside of the Classroom and into Nature | Enrichment Afterschool

Outdoor and environmental education in afterschool programs offers numerous benefits for children and adolescents. These programs provide valuable opportunities for learning and personal development that… Read More

Karen Cragnolin Park: 17 Years in the Making

After 17 years preparing the land, healing the soil, listening to our neighbors, and designing with world-renowned landscape architects, we’re delighted that the Greenway Phase… Read More

Unveiling the Secrets of Japanese Honeysuckle

Discover the captivating world of the invasive Japanese honeysuckle. Learn about its origins, rapid spread, and ecological impact on native species and habitats. Read More

River Cane – Key to Restoring a Signature Mountain Ecosystem

Get to know river cane, our native Bamboo. Easily confused with the invasive variety of Bamboo, this species provides many benefits to local ecosystems. Read More

Community

KCP Greenway is Open

On August 25th 2023 the 1.3 mile stretch of greenway in Karen Cragnolin Park opened to the public! The missing link between Carrier and Amboy Rd parks is now active. Read More

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Raising River Cane

RiverLink has received a $20,500 grant award from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to restore native river cane along the French Broad River in Asheville! Read More

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What to Do with All These Leaves

Autumn has officially begun and that means it's leaf season. Take a look at our recommendations for what to do with your leave once they leave the tree. Read More

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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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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

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