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River Link

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

RiverLink accomplishes its mission by providing permanent public access to the river through conservation and recreation easements, reclaiming contaminated lands for public use and enjoyment, greenway development, creating public no-fee, no-reservation overnight camping sites along the river, adaptive reuse of historic structures, educating 5,000 students K-12 annually as well as the public-at-large about the French Broad River watersheds’ importance and empowering over 1,700 volunteers each year.

RiverLink was established in 1987 and is the only French Broad River watershed non-profit exclusively focused on the French Broad River.

RiverLink Gives Update on Karen Cragnolin Park

December 28, 2016 0

RiverLink announces another step towards completion of Karen Cragnolin Park

The site of the EDACO junkyard for over 20 years, RiverLink

Artists, RiverLink and Zealandia Holding Company Celebrate the French Broad River

September 20, 2016 0

Asheville's premier landscape painters celebrate the French Broad River's rise from polluted obscurity to the defining element of the South's most exciting city at Of Time and the River: the Third Annual Art Show and Gala to Benefit RiverLink. The gala event will be held at the mysterious Zealandia castle, the historic 1908 Tudor Revival mansion on Beaucatcher Mountain overlooking the city of Asheville.

Burton Street Agricultural Fair Sept 17th

September 12, 2016 0

Join RiverLink and partners at the Burton Street Agricultural Fair on Saturday Sept. 17, 2016, from noon -- 6 p.m. at the Burton Street Community Center (map).

Riverlink Seeks to “Name That Creek” in Kenilworth

August 30, 2016 0

RiverLink seeks to "Name That Creek" in the Kenilworth neighborhood

With the help of the City of Asheville and the Kenilworth Residents' Association (KRA), RiverLink's Name That Creek pro

New River Access on the French Broad River at Pearson Bridge

June 13, 2016 0

Ribbon cutting ceremony marks the opening of a new river access on the French Broad River in Asheville

On Wednesday, June 22 at 4:30 p.m., at the Pearson Bridge river a

RiverLink Earns National Recognition As An Accredited Land Trust

February 25, 2016 0

RiverLink, a regional non-profit working to revitalize the French Broad River

Watershed, today announced it has achieved accreditation -- a mark of honor in land conservation. The Land Trust Accreditation Commission awarded accreditation, signifying its confidence that RiverLink lands will be protected forever.

RiverLink Awarded $510,000 from NC Clean Water Management Trust Fund

December 30, 2015 0

RiverLink is pleased to announce that it has received three grant awards from the North Carolina Clean Water Management Trust Fund (CWMTF). The organization will use the funds for three projects.

RiverLink 20th Annual Riverfest August 8th

July 29, 2015 1

RiverLink invites everyone to their biggest party of the year. The 20 plus year annual RiverFest happens at French Broad River Park on Saturday, August 8 from 1 p.m. - 7 p.m., but the fun starts with the Anything That Floats Boat parade launch at 11 am at Hominy Creek Park.

Join RiverLink for RiverMusic on Friday, June 12 in the RAD

June 2, 2015 0

RiverLink's RiverMusic continues Friday, June 12. to the River Arts District for its fourth big year! RiverLink has put together another exciting lineup of music, food and beer for 2015. Gates at the RiverLink Sculpture and Performance Plaza (144 Riverside Drive in the River Arts District) open at 5. The music starts at 5:30, with the second band at 6:45 and our headliner at 8:15.