Promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed.
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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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Restoring the Central Asheville Watershed
Explore the newly created restoration plan for this vital watershed. Read More
Our Monthly Newsletter
Stay updated on all of RiverLink's recent work, including events and program highlights! Read More
Donate in Honor of Incredible Women
This spring RiverLink is celebrating the influential women who sparked the French Broad River revitalization movement. Read More
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!
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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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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Latest News
Read about our various updates for our programs and projects that are working to preserve the French Broad River and its watershed.
More NewsSeptember Monthly Newsletter
Catch up on all the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we share information on the Central Asheville Watershed Restoration Plan, a… Read More
Central Asheville Watershed Restoration Plan Now Complete
In August 2019 RiverLink, in conjunction with the City of Asheville, embarked on a year-long study of water quality issues in the Central Asheville… Read More
Woodfin Greenway & Blueway Project Moves Forward
Rendering of the planned Whitewater Wave, courtesy of Equinox Environmental. RiverLink, in partnership with the Town of Woodfin,… Read More
August Monthly Newsletter
Catch up on all the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we announce the winners of the Anything that Floats Parade, share… Read More
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