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
water quality
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
Meet Me At The River — For Restoration And Recovery
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
Amongst Fallen Leaves | Hidden Life in the Stream
With the arrival of Fall, the landscape is decorated with the splendid hues of vibrant leaves. Yet, when these leaves fall and begin to float downstream, they assume a pivotal… Read More
River Cane – Key to Restoring a Signature Mountain Ecosystem
Get to know river cane, our native Bamboo. Easily confused with the invasive variety of Bamboo, this species provides many benefits to local ecosystems. Read More
Raising River Cane: Restoring Cultural Heritage
RiverLink has received a $20,500 grant award from the Cherokee Preservation Foundation to restore native river cane along the French Broad River in Asheville!… Read More
Don’t Mow, Let it Grow! The Importance of Riparian Buffers
Riparian buffers are vegetated areas alongside streams, wetlands, and rivers. A healthy riparian buffer consists of a mix of native trees, shrubs, grasses, and flowering plants with varying root structures… Read More
Hot asphalt! What to Know Before you Seal
With temperatures warming up, you may be planning to refresh the sealcoat on your driveway or parking lot. As you consider what sealcoat product to use, it is important to… Read More
Leave Your Leaves!
The leaves in your yard can have a big impact on the plants and animals that live there. Learn some good management strategies for this fall. 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
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 of the French Broad River… 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
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
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
An Attitude of Gratitude
Catch up on the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! Find out what's up with our water, land, and education programs and how you can support the River. Read More
May Monthly Newsletter
Catch up on the latest RiverLink news with our monthly newsletter! This month we share updates on the environmental education program, new grants received by the water quality program, and… Read More
RiverLink Selling Historic RAD Property
You’ve probably heard that RiverLink is in the midst of selling several properties in the River Arts District. We are committed to transparency throughout this process, and want to share… Read More
Water Quality Program Receives Grant Funding for 2021 Programs
We've received grant funding to create an Adopt-A-Storm Drain program! In partnership with the City of Asheville, we will connect volunteers to drains within the Central Asheville Watershed. Read More