Our hearts ache for all that has been lost and yet gratitude for all that remains.
About RiverLinkRecovery, Resilience + Planning
Recovery following a disaster is an ongoing learning process and a constantly changing landscape. Throughout the journey, we remain committed to the rivers of our region — to ensure their recovery is front-and-center as we find our way to a new normal and that we “make way” for our waterways to increase community flood resilience and reduce future losses.
Helene RecoveryAdopt-A-Stream
Do you have a stream that was damaged by Helene? RiverLink is spreading some love to local waterways that have experienced scour and erosion after Hurricane Helene through our Adopt-A-Stream program. We will equip property owners with the resources and knowledge to repair and steward their eroded streams, and we can schedule teams of volunteers to begin the healing for property owners in need.
Adopt-A-Stream
Make a Donation
Our waterways connect us all, give today to support the recovery and preservation of our beautiful French Broad River. Read More
Middle Swannanoa Assesment
Learn about the impact of Helene on this section of river and read the plan to help it recover. Read More
Volunteer for the River This Fall!
Come attend one of our standing volunteer days to help us create and maintain a healthy, thriving river corridor. Read More
RiverLink Blog
Check out updates for our programs and projects, and learn about fun topics related to our beautiful French Broad River and its watershed.
Read MoreCharting a Healthier Future for the Middle Swannanoa River
The Swannanoa River winds through the valley that bears its name, connecting communities and shaping both the landscape and the people who call it home. Read More
Hope Returns as a Tiny Fish in the Swannanoa
Photo Credit: Rob Van Epps (robvanepps) on iNaturalist Sometimes a disaster delivers hope in surprising packages. When Tropical Storm Helene arrived, the Swannanoa Valley was… Read More
Nature-Based Art | Therapeutic Art for Students Post-Helene
Hurricane Helene left our school systems and families scrambling to meet physical, mental, and emotional needs for students. One strategy RiverLink used to provide support… Read More
Meet the Macros: Aquatic Insects with Mega Superpowers
Freshwater streams may seem calm on the surface, but underneath, an entire world of bugs, beetles, larvae, and snails is teeming with life. These aquatic… Read More
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Woodfin Greenway & Blueway
The Greenway & Blueway project is an ambitious $34 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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