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RIVERLINK

is a regional non-profit spearheading the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River and its tributaries as a place to live, work and play.

Since 1987 we have engaged in simultaneous efforts to address water quality concerns throughout the French Broad River basin, expand public opportunities for access and recreation, and spearhead the economic revitalization of the French Broad River and its watershed with special emphasis on the urban riverfront district. We hope you find our Web site informative and enjoyable.     

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RiverLink's Sustainability Wheel

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This Sustainability Wheel helps connect the dots of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay – and illustrates the many VOICES OF THE RIVER

 

WCQS often hosts a series of interviews with people in our community who are passionate about their work and making a difference in their communities.

October's conversation featured: Executive Director Karen Cragnolin. The interview aired 10/01-10/04.

Listen to Executive Director Karen Cragnolin speak on WCQS

Check out the listed surveys and  petitions to help strengthen the voice of the river and better the watershed community.


GET TO KNOW YOUR WATERSHED!

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1% for the Planet is a growing global movement of more than 1000 companies that donate 1% of their sales to a network of more than 3000 approved environmental organizations worldwide.

 

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Find out more about 1% for the Planet

    

 

 

In the News

RiverLink's Restoration Project won the 2011 Engineering Excellence Honors award.  Read the press release.

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RiverLink was voted Best Local Environmental Group for the 7th year in a row.  We are in the Hall of Fame of "BEST OF" - Thanks  

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We're On a Roll!

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Check out the latest happenings at RiverLink working towards making the French Broad River your place to live, work and play...we have been quite busy this year!

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Home of the French Broad

Pollution Hotline:
(828)252-8474


 

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Click here to read our outstanding May newsletter

Listen to Wilma Dykeman read the chapter "Who killed the French Broad" from her book, The French Broad.

 

News and Upcoming Events

French Broad Paddle Trail Interactive Map receives funding through the NC Trails Program

RiverLink is thrilled that it has received funding to develop an interactive online map of the French Broad River Paddle Trail. This map will assist paddlers in planning a trip along the 117 miles of the French Broad River, designating river access points, campsite locations and details, additional lodging opportunities, outfitters, shuttles and additional trail services and links. CLICK HERE for more information.

If your business provides services to paddlers, anglers, and other various river adventures, and you would like to be represented on the map please email the form below to: WaterResources@riverlink.org.

Online Map Submittal Form

 

 

 

 

 

We are thrilled to announce that RiverLink received a grant from the Clean Water Management Trust Fund to help New Belgium Brewing go above and beyond the storm water requirements and reclaim the sub watershed at Craven Street.

Read the press release.

 

Check out what's happening at

Karen Cragnolin Park

Drive by Amboy Road and see the work we are doing at Karen Cragnolin Park it is called "phytoremediation" and it is creating a new process designed to be replicated for cleaning and reusing contaminated land for public open space and greenways.

Photo Gallery.

Please take our survey or give Karen a call with any comments at 828-252-8474, ext 16.

RiverLink launches a

new program: Adopt-a-Greenway

RiverLink is recruiting individuals and groups to help maintain its system of greenways through a new Adopt-a-Greenway program. The initiative encourages scouting organizations, civic associations, school and church groups, nature clubs, and businesses seeking community service opportunities to adopt a section of greenway and keep it clear of weeds, sticks, rocks, and other debris for a two-year period. Interested? Contact Dave Russell at 252-8474, ext. 11 or dave@riverlink.org.

 

 

RiverLink is now a proud member of Blue Ridge Forever

Blue Ridge Forever is a collective campaign led by 10 land conservation organizations to engage the public and raise financial resources to safeguard land and water in the Southern Blue Ridge for present and future generations.

 


 

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