Counting on the Comeback | Post-Helene Recovery Continues
Two years after Hurricane Helene barreled through our communities, reshaping the landscape across the French Broad watershed—we're looking back at the recovery journey so far. Read More
RiverLink Blog
The Good, the Bad, and the Bountiful | Exploring the Fruits of August
As late summer settles across Western North Carolina, the green riparian corridors along RiverLink-managed properties come alive with vibrant fruit. August is prime time to observe native and nonnative berries… Read More
Reinvention, on Repeat | A Brief History of Carrier Park
When residents view Carrier Park today, many see a basketball court, playground and an asphalt track from the 1960s, repurposed for bikes and roller bladers. However, scholars and historians have… Read More
Native Grasses | A Response to Extreme Drought
As Western North Carolina remains in Extreme Drought, we are all feeling the impacts. But did you know that native grasses handle this lack of water extremely well?… Read More
A Year in the Meadow
The pollinator meadow at Karen Cragnolin Park is now in the maintenance phase. Learn about what it takes to keep this space blooming and beautiful. Read More
Nasty Branch | A Name That Remembers, A Chance to Restore
Nasty Branch is one of Buncombe County’s most polluted streams, impacted primarily by urban stormwater runoff and the loss of riparian vegetation. Learn more about its history and future. Read More
Charting a Healthier Future for the Middle Swannanoa River
The Swannanoa River winds through the valley that bears its name, connecting communities and shaping both the landscape and the people who call it home. When Hurricane Helene swept through… Read More
Hope Returns as a Tiny Fish in the Swannanoa
Nature-Based Art | Therapeutic Art for Students Post-Helene
