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Draining the Deluge | Stormwater and Urban Flooding
Ever wondered at the murky water of a stream or river following a rainstorm, in contrast with its clearer waters the day before? At the heart of the situation is… Read More
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Stormwater and Sediment
Ever wondered at the murky water of a stream or river following a rainstorm, in contrast with its clearer waters the day before? At the heart of the situation is… Read More
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Resident’s Guide to Stormwater
As homeowners, business owners, gardeners, or anyone who stewards land, you play a critical role in what happens to rain once it reaches the ground. With the power of observation… Read More
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After the Storm | Water Quality and the French Broad
Stormwater runoff harms aquatic life in streams by introducing pollutants including heavy metals, excess nutrients, and chemicals. Elevated levels of these contaminants disrupt the delicate balance of aquatic ecosystems, leading… Read More
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Urbanization and Reducing Rain Runoff
Urbanization happens when more and more people move to an area, and what was once natural or rural land is transformed for residential, commercial, and transportation purposes. With this development… Read More
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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