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 public would not be possible without our fantastic volunteers throughout the community.
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Read about our various updates for our programs and projects that are working to preserve the French Broad River and its watershed.
More NewsThey Were Not Deterred: Three Powerful Women for the French Broad
This year we lost two incredible champions for the River – Karen Cragnolin & Jean Webb. This spring, help honor their memory by donating to… 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
Profiles in Inspiration: Holly & Todd McDonald
Holly and Todd McDonald fell in love with Asheville in 1999, after a shared history of visiting the southern mountains as youngsters. The couple… Read More
Profiles in Inspiration: Bernd and Toby Linder
The Linders–having recently moved to Buncombe County–wanted to honor their old friends. With assistance from the Community Foundation of Western North Carolina, the couple pledged… Read More
Apply to join the RiverLink Team
We are currently hiring for 3 AmeriCorps positions and 1 summer camp counselor. If you want to help protect the river we encourage you to apply. Read More
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
Volunteer Season is Here
We're ramping back up for volunteer season. If you're looking to get outside and make an impact then join us as we remove invasive plants, manage stormwater, and keep our river clean. Read More
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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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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!