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RiverLink Builds Back with Nature | Asheville News
Tropical Storm Helene left Swannanoa River communities in ruins, but a local nonprofit, RiverLink, is turning disaster into resilience. With a $800K state grant, they’ve secured a key five-acre property once owned by Woodmen of the World to build a nature-based flood mitigation project — including a “flood bench” to safely channel stormwater. Partnering with Wildlands Engineering and community group FANS, RiverLink’s five-year plan aims to restore riverbanks, protect homes, and create green public spaces that double as flood defenses — all while healing the river and the community. Listen in…
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