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
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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
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
Meet Me At The River — For Restoration And Recovery
Splash Into Summer | Asheville Swim Guide
Looking to experience our local waterways around Asheville and explore new swimming holes with your friends and family? Check out the guide below for RiverLink’s recommendations for summer swimming. … Read More
French Broad River Partnership | At the Intersection of the Environment + Economy
The French Broad River Partnership (FBRP) invites the community to attend its fifth annual meeting to be held Wednesday, November 8, 9:00-11:30 a.m. in the Ferguson Auditorium at A-B Tech. Read More
Outside of the Classroom and into Nature | Enrichment Afterschool
Outdoor and environmental education in afterschool programs offers numerous benefits for children and adolescents. These programs provide valuable opportunities for learning and personal development that complement traditional classroom education. Read More
Karen Cragnolin Park: 17 Years in the Making
After 17 years preparing the land, healing the soil, listening to our neighbors, and designing with world-renowned landscape architects, we’re delighted that the Greenway Phase of Karen Cragnolin Park will… Read More
2022 Land Conservation Highlights
It's been a big year for our Land Conservation program! Big projects have been funded, new lands have been protected, and while our staff has shifted our new team member… Read More
Make Way for the Wave!
The Buncombe County Tourism Development Authority (TDA) has just awarded $5.8 million to Woodfin Greenway & Blueway (WGB), completing the essential funding for the $29.9 million project. Read More
Boots on the Ground: AmeriCorps Farewell
RiverLink’s work to advance a healthy French Broad River would be severely hobbled without the efforts of our talented AmeriCorp staff. July marks the end of their term and while… Read More
Inside Job: RiverLink Intern Pays It Forward While Giving Back
Our intern, Devin Tyler, has been a fabulous addition to the RiverLink team this year. We deeply appreciate his hard work and wish him luck in his future endeavors. Read More
Steps Forward for Mud Creek
We are excited to have received funding from the Community Foundation of Henderson County's 40th Anniversary Grant program to begin work to restore Mud Creek near its confluence with the… Read More
They 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 support our work to protect… Read More
Profiles in Inspiration: Holly & Todd McDonald
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
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
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
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
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