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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 Support Creates a Thriving Watershed

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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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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Olivette: RiverLink’s Newest Conservation Easement!

RiverLink is excited to have partnered with Olivette Riverside Community & Farm to protect 16.63 acres of healthy forest, steep slope, and riparian buffer near… Read More

Leave Your Leaves!

The leaves in your yard can have a big impact on the plants and animals that live there. Learn some good management strategies for this… Read More

Make Way for the Wave!

The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has just awarded $5.8 million to Woodfin Greenway & Blueway (WGB), completing the essential funding for the $29.9… Read More

Five Questions Answered: Bacteria in the French Broad River 

The French Broad River has a bacteria problem. While this may be old news for many that live in Western North Carolina, a 19-mile stretch… Read More

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What to do with Your Leaves This Fall

Did you know that leaves make great habitat for lots of creatures. Read about the various impacts of yard waste and learn how you can manage your foliage better. Read More

Water Quality

Check Out our Updated WaterRICH Guide

Make sure the water coming off your property is clean and healthy. Our WaterRICH guide can help you ensure that your home is managing stormwater in the best way. Read More

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Bacteria in the French Broad

The stretch of river through Asheville has recently been listed as impaired. We've pulled together answers to 5 major questions you may have about this issue. Read More

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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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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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Due to the continually evolving COVID-19 situation, we are easing back into in-person events. We are still working hard to protect the watershed and connect our community to the river and we hope to have more public events soon!

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