RiverLink - Connecting Communities to Their Watershed

Our Mission

RiverLink promotes the environmental and economic vitality of the French Broad River and its watershed as a place to live, learn, work and play.

RiverLink accomplishes its mission by providing permanent public access to the river through conservation and recreation easements, reclaiming contaminated lands for public use and enjoyment, greenway development, creating public overnight camping sites along the river, adaptive reuse of historic structures, educating 3,300 students K-12 annually as well as the public-at-large about the French Broad River watersheds’ importance and empowering over 1,000 volunteers each year.

RiverLink was established in 1987 and is the only French Broad River watershed non-profit exclusively focused on the French Broad River.

Help Cleanup your Community

Have you noticed an area in your neighborhood that's a little trashy? With our volunteer supply checkout we can equip your group with the tools to clean it up! Our staff can guide you through the process of planning a cleanup, and together we can create a healthier watershed.

Give Input on the RAD Watershed Plan

Learn how this Watershed Restoration Plan will investigate and find solutions to water quality issues within three streams that originate near downtown Asheville and flow through the River Arts District. Let us know how you use this space and what sort of issues you think need to be solved.

5 Things – Our Monthly Newsletter

Learn about all of the recent updates and work that's being done at RiverLink!

This month we're welcoming a bunch of new staff, kicking off the new school year for our education programs, unveiling a new watershed plan for the RAD, and engaging with the national network of land conservation's.