Promoting the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed.
Learn MoreConnecting 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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Get to Know Our new Executive Director
Meet Lisa Raleigh, the new head of RiverLink. She's excited to get to work on the French Broad River! Read More
Apply to be our Land Resources Manager
We are looking for a new land manager to oversee the stewardship of our riverside easements and properties. Read More
Free Water Quality Lessons
If you're a teacher looking to get your students engaged with their environment then check out our RiverRATS Program. 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 NewsWe Welcome a New Executive Director
A new Executive Director is joining RiverLink. Lisa Raleigh is the 3rd ED in RiverLink's history and is excited to get to work on the… Read More
Honor The French Broad At this Local Art Exhibition & Sale
Come enjoy local artists work and support RiverLink and the health of this beautiful place we call home. Read More
Check out our Updates for August
Catch up on the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we share updates on the environmental education program, new grants received by… Read More
Second Gear Supports RiverLink
We want to thank Second Gear for their generous support of our mission to protect the French Broad River! Both of our organizations share 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 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!
THANK YOU TO THIS YEARS EVENT SPONSORS!
