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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 $50,000 for Karen Cragnolin Park… Read More
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Asheville Loses an Extraordinary Community Advocate
RiverLink is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of another extraordinary river advocate and agent of change for the Asheville community. Jean Williamson Webb passed away Thursday, March 29,… Read More
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We’ve Opened a Merchandise Shop!
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RiverLink on wART Radio
RiverLink board member Liz Gullum recently hosted our Executive Director, Lisa Raleigh, and Board Chair, Anne Keller, on her show on wART FM 95.5. This edition of Community Conversations covers… Read More
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Woodfin Greenway & Blueway Update
First envisioned in 2015, the Woodfin Greenway & Blueway park system provides users an abundance of opportunities to get outside, experience the French Broad River, and connect with the community. Read More
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New Plantings at KC Park
RiverLink is working with a variety of partners to initiate the first phase of Karen Cragnolin Park, which includes the paved greenway and accompanying landscaped corridor. This phase will transport… Read More
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RiverLink Celebrates 100 Storm Drains Adopted!
Thank you to everyone who has made the commitment to clean our storm drains and keep our river healthy!… Read More
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Next Steps for KC Park
We are delighted to report that the remediation of Karen Cragnolin Park is complete! We are initiating the first phase of the project by constructing the park’s greenway and an… Read More
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RiverLink Mourns the Passing of Founder Karen Cragnolin
Dear RiverLink family, we are saddened to share that our visionary founder, Karen Cragnolin, passed away this past weekend after a lon… Read More
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Looking Back at 2021
There were a lot of victories for our rivers this past year. Your support has created so much benefit for our environment and our community. Cheers to everyone who joined… Read More
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Welcome Our New Board Members
The governance/nominating committee is pleased to present its proposed slate of new board members for 2022. Each member of this diverse group brings to RiverLink a rich personal history of… Read More