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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 Asheville's dilapidated riverfront district. We hope you find our Web site informative and enjoyable.
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This Sustainability Wheel helps connect the dots of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay – and illustrates the many VOICES OF THE RIVER
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BE A VOICE OF THE RIVER: Check out the listed surveys and petitions to help strengthen the voice of the river and better the watershed community. |
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In the News RiverLink's Restoration Project won the 2011 Engineering Excellence Honors award. Read the press release.
RiverLink was voted Best Local Environmental Group for the 4th year in a row
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Pollution Hotline:
(828)252-8474
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What do you do on your greenways? Dance? Bike? Knit? Fish? Yoga? Walk? Climb trees?
RiverLink wants to know. Print out our “Wilma Dykeman RiverWay” sign and take a pic on the greenway of your choice partaking in the activity of your choice. Email your pics to dave@riverlink.org. We’re going to make a gallery of the pics and maybe use them in promotional materials in the future.
Nature Walks series scheduled Come join staff, area experts & volunteers for RiverLink’s 2012 Series of Guided Nature Walks along the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay this Spring and Summer First walk is on Winter tree ID: Feb. 4 and 18. Meet at the RiverLink office at 2 p.m. Second walk is about amphibians: March 3 (10 a.m.) and 17 (3 p.m.) Meet at the RiverLink office. Contact RiverLink's Worth McAlister at 252-8474, ext. 17 or worth@riverlink.org for more information
Get those creative juices flowing! RiverLink is now accepting submissions for the 5th annual Voices of the River Art and Poetry Contest. Categories include 2D art, 3D art, and poetry and entries will be judged by local artists, RiverLink staff, and volunteers. This contest is open for all students Pre-K through 12th grade in the French Broad Watershed in NC.
For more information, click here or contact Nikki Bauman at 828-252-8474 x18.
Campsite build photosOn Monday, Jan. 16, as part of MLK Day, RiverLink staff and volunteers constructed a campsite along the French Broad River Paddle Trail. Click here to see the photos and contact RiverLink's Nancy Hodges at 252-8474, ext. 14 or Nancy@riverlink.org for more information on the Paddle Trail. Check out our January newsletter by clicking here.
We have trees to give away!RiverLink's tree giveaway continues at the Labyrinth site at the old cotton mill, 124 Riverside Drive (about 1/4 mile north of 12Bones on the right). Call RiverLink's Dave Russell if you have questions or to arrange pickup -- 252-8474, ext. 11.
Check out our new membership brochure by clicking here: brochure. Not only is it beautiful, it has a lot of information about RiverLink and what we do and have done. RiverLink announces 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. Love The French Broad River Raffle It's the same great raffle we've always done, but now with a new name! This is your opportunity to win some great outdoor gear and prizes valued at $4500 while helping RiverLink achieve its mission to revitalize the French Broad River and its tributaries as a place to live, work and play. Buy three tickets for $10 or one for $5 to be entered to win one of six prize packages. Future Drawings will be the in months of September, October, November, and March. The grand prize will be announced in April. RiverLink launches Residential Stormwater Pilot Program
WaterRICH is a RiverLink Initiative to assist homeowners in rainwater management. Through the program, RiverLink will provide an on-line resource designed specifically for smaller sites and private individuals. We are currently looking for 75 residential homes in Buncombe, Madison, or communities to become part of the WaterRICH program as our initial pilot Project! Contact the Watershed Resources Manager at nancy@riverlink.org for mor information or check out the website: |
The former Richmond Hill Inn property will re-open as a health and wellness center to be called Oshun Mountain Sanctuary. At least since 2004 RiverLink has been working collaboratively to develop the health and integrative medicine component of the Wilma Dykeman RiverWay. Here are some of the historic documents we worked on with Steve Levine who has since passed on. The most recent incarnation of our effort is the Oshun Mountain Sanctuary or OM Sanctuary. I thought you would all find this interesting. One is the RFP we helped develop and the other is a powerpoint we created. Visit Oshun Mountain Sanctuary WebPages by clicking below |
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KC Park Community Action Plan
The Karen Cragnolin Park Brownfield is making progress. First RiverLink bought the old junk yard, next we recycled 100,000 tons of old concrete, then we received NC Brownfield and Stimulus funds to conduct a phytoremediation – (fancy word for using plants to clean up contaminated property) – we are making progress! Please take our survey or give Karen a call with any comments at 828-252-8474, ext 16. |
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