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

Wilma Dykeman Homestead
A new land preservation agreement will preserve the home of this influential author. 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

Support our WaterRICH Program
Managing the water on your property is a great way to improve the watershed. We're selling DIY rain barrel kits as part of our WaterRICH program. Read More

Help us Create a Park!
You could help transform a junkyard into a park! We're looking for a group of dedicated volunteers to help us prepare the future site of Karen Cragnolin Park. 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.
More NewsYour Support Made All This Possible!
Thanks to your support these last 3 years' have been filled with things to celebrate for the French Broad River. Read More
November Monthly Newsletter
Catch up on the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we share updates on the restoration of Rhododendron Creek, put out a… Read More
October Monthly Newsletter
Catch up on the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we share information on the Wilma Dykeman historic homestead conservation easement, a… Read More
September 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
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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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!