Restored floodplains absorb and hold water, building resilience to climate change in Western NC. Floodplains along the French Broad River naturally soak up stormwater and provide a home for wildlife.

E. coli rates in areas of the French Broad River have remained similar to previous years, despite Tropical Storm Helene. As the summer proceeds, experts have suggested swimmers, tubers and paddlers ...

For many in Western North Carolina, the French Broad River is more than a scenic place to float, it’s part of the lifestyle. But nearly a year after Hurricane Helene, experts say the river is still ...

ASHEVILLE – Blasting will likely begin Sept. 22 for a new pipeline crossing underneath the French Broad River, part of a multimillion-dollar Metropolitan Sewerage District project. In-water work at ...