Founded, in 2001, the French Broad Riverkeeper serves as the primary protector and defender of the French Broad River watershed in western North Carolina. The Riverkeeper is key to WNCAs endeavors to monitor and protect the quality of our regions waterways.
Riverkeeper Programs
The French Broad Paddle Trail
Monitoring Trips
Muddy Water Watch
Bacteria Monitoring
Point Source Monitoring
Pharmaceutical Waste
Hazardous Waste
The Riverkeeper works for healthy and safe waterways in the French Broad River watershed by partnering with citizens and communities to identify pollution sources, enforce environmental laws, advocate for stronger environmental laws, engage in restoration, and educate and empower the public.
The French Broad Riverkeeper program is dedicated to preserving and protecting YOUR WATER from pollution and serves Transylvania, Henderson, Buncombe, Haywood, and Madison Counties.