MountainTrue

River Cleanup and Blue Ghost Beer Release
2016-07-09 06:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | NC
Want to get into the river and make a difference? Want to work really hard and then enjoy a craft brew afterwards with a chance to win a chance to whitewater raft the French Broad? This clean-up is part of our Riverkeeper Beer Series, which is a series of sponsored paddles and cleanups by local breweries and gear-builders. July is sponsored by Blue Ghost Brewing and the NOC. We want to make a big impact, so we’ll take as many hands as we can get. Come ready to get dirty and have fun, and afterwards join us at Blue Ghost Brewing for a beer tasting!
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We’ll meet 10:30AM at Westfeldt River Park and carpool to the put-in (Fletcher Community Park) from there.
**Note, do not use Google Maps to get to Westfeldt Park. As soon as you make the turn from 280 to Sierra Nevada Brewery (on Ferncliff Park Dr), take your first LEFT, and follow the driveway down to the river.*
We’ll take out at around 3 or 4PM and then head to Blue Ghost Brewing down the street for a beer tasting.

River Cleanup and Hi-Wire Beer Release
2016-08-06 10:00 - 17:00 | NC
Want to get into the French Broad, work hard and make a difference and then enjoy a craft brew afterwards? Want to have a chance to win cool raffle prizes from Watershed Dry Bags or Southern Raft Supply? This clean-up is part of our Riverkeeper Beer Series, which is a series of sponsored paddles and cleanups by local breweries and gear-builders. August is sponsored by Hi-Wire Brewing. We need as many volunteers as possible to make a big impact on cleaning our waterways. Come ready to get dirty and have fun, and at 5 p.m., join us for a beer tasting at the Big Top of Hi-Wire Brewing located at 2A Huntsman Place, Asheville, NC 28803!
There will be prizes for the most interesting trash pulled from the river. If you find something interesting, weird or unusual during the river cleanup, post a picture of your trash on Instagram with the hashtag #wncriverbeers.
Sign up here!

River Cleanup and Wicked Weed Beer Release
2016-09-03 10:00 - 17:00 | NC
Want to get into the French Broad, get dirty and then enjoy a craft brew afterwards? Want to win a Versa stand up paddle board and other prizes from Liquid Logic? This cleanup is part of our Riverkeeper Beer Series, which is a series of sponsored paddles and cleanups by local breweries and gear-builders. September is sponsored by Wicked Weed Brewing. We need as many volunteers as possible to make a big impact on cleaning up the French Broad. Come ready to make a difference and have fun! Join us after the cleanup for a beer tasting at 5 p.m. at Wicked Weed Brewing located at 91 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801.
There will be prizes for the most interesting trash pulled from the river. If you find something interesting, weird or unusual during the river cleanup, post a picture of your trash on Instagram with the hashtag #wncriverbeers.
Sign up to help in this river clean up!

Henderson County Big Sweep
2016-09-10 09:00 - 15:00 | NC
The community is invited to lend a hand and help clean up Henderson County’s rivers and streams on Saturday, September 10 during the annual Henderson County Big Sweep. This year, MountainTrue is hosting the event.
The Big Sweep is a county-wide litter cleanup program that brings citizens and community organizations together to clear trash from their waterways. Civic organizations, Scout troops, church groups, school groups, Adopt-A-Stream teams, neighborhood associations, city and county departments, local businesses, and individuals can all pitch in to make our waters cleaner and healthier.
Teams will hold cleanups between 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. in waterways throughout the county. For more information or to volunteer for Henderson County Big Sweep with MountainTrue, visit bit.ly/hcbigsweep or call (828) 692-0385 ext. 1001.
Register to help at the Henderson County Big Sweep!

Second Annual Cane Creek Tire Pull & River Clean-Up
2016-09-28 10:00 - 17:00 | NC
Come on out to de-tire Cane Creek! We filled all our boats with dozens of tires from Cane Creek last year. We couldn’t get them all, so we want to tackle the rest. We’ll meet at Fletcher Community Park at 10am on September 28, 2016, and will provide boats, gloves and gear! Click here to find out more and sign up to join us on the 28!

French Broad River Flotilla
2016-10-06 14:45 - 17:00 | NC
It’s time to act like a pirate and steal all the booty from the French Broad. We’re aiming to create a Litter Flotilla to help clean the river and celebrate the 5Point Film Festival!
Sign up to help today!

7th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning
2017-04-08 10:00 - 18:00 | Fishtop Access, Fishtop Access, Green River Cove Rd, Saluda, North Carolina, 28773
This year MountainTrue is partnering with the Green River community to help support their annual Green River Cleaning! Whether you want to hop in a boat or walk along the shore, all kinds of volunteers are needed to help clear the Green River of trash and debris.
We’ll meet at 10am at the Fish Top Access Point on Green River Cove Rd near Saluda, and meet back up at 5:00pm at The Gorge Zipline for an after party of great views and beverages.
Volunteers should bring sturdy shoes, clothing that can get wet, appropriate weather gear, lunch & snacks, water, sunscreen, etc. MountainTrue will provide boats and PFD’s for volunteers who want to be on the water!
Click here to sign up now!

Buchi Sponsored River Cleanup with RiverLink, GreenWorks & MountainTrue
2017-04-29 09:00 - 12:00 | NC
Join RiverLink, Asheville GreenWorks, and Mountain True on our first big river cleanup of the season. This event has been generously sponsored by Buchi Kombucha, who will be providing delicious refreshing drinks for all volunteers who participate. There is limited space for this volunteer day, so sign up fast!
For more information and to sign up, click here!

Green Riverkeeper Launch at 11th Annual Spring Green Bash
2017-05-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC, 28773, United States
Join MountainTrue on Saturday, May 6 from 5:30-9 p.m. for the 11th Annual Spring Green Bash as we celebrate our new Green Riverkeeper! MountainTrue is pleased to announce that Gray Jernigan, MountainTrue’s Southern Regional Director, is now also the new Green Riverkeeper and will serve as a fundamental protector of the Green River watershed. MountainTrue’s Riverkeeper programs are key to our endeavors to monitor and protect the quality of our region’s waterways. Gray will be present to meet the community, and fifty percent of the ticket price for river, zipline, and rappelling trips booked for the day of the festival will be donated by Green River Adventures and The Gorge to help fund the work of the Green Riverkeeper.
Event Details:
What: 11th Annual Spring Green Bash
Who: presented by Green River Adventures and sponsored by Oskar Blues Brewery, Prestige Subaru, WNCW and Liquidlogic Kayaks. Music by the Honeycutters. A portion of proceeds benefit MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper.
Where: Green River Adventures, 111 E. Main Street, Saluda, NC
When: Saturday, May 6, 5:30-9 p.m.

“I’m thrilled to get such a warm welcome to the community from Green River Adventures and all the generous sponsors of the Green Spring Bash, including Oskar Blues, Prestige Subaru, WNCW and Liquidlogic Kayaks,” says Gray Jernigan, the Green Riverkeeper. “We have a lot of great activities and programs planned for the year ahead; I’m looking forward to meeting some folks and getting people involved in protecting the Green River.”
We hope to see you Saturday, May 6!
Book your trip for May 6 at greenriveradventures.com with the code: GREENRIVERKEEPER.
About MoutainTrue:
MountainTrue is Western North Carolina’s premier advocate for environmental stewardship. We are committed to keeping our mountain region a beautiful place to live, work and play. Our members protect our forests, clean up our rivers, plan vibrant and livable communities, and advocate for a sound and sustainable future for all residents of WNC. MountainTrue is home to the Broad River Alliance, French Broad Riverkeeper, Green Riverkeeper and Watauga Riverkeeper — the protectors and defenders of their respective watersheds. www.mountaintrue.org
About Waterkeeper Alliance:

Waterkeeper Alliance is a global movement uniting more than 300 Waterkeeper Organizations and Affiliates around the world, focusing citizen advocacy on issues that affect our waterways, from pollution to climate change. Waterkeepers patrol and protect over 2.5 million square miles of rivers, streams and coastlines in the Americas, Europe, Australia, Asia, and Africa. For more information please visit: www.waterkeeper.org

Riverkeeper Beer Series Launch with River Float, Clean-up and Mango IPA from Hi-Wire Brewing
2017-06-17 13:00 - 20:00 | Hi-Wire Brewing – Big Top, 2A Huntsman Pl, Asheville, NC, 28803, United States
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Father’s Day River Clean-Up
2017-06-18 12:30 - 15:00 | Jean Webb River Park, 30 Riverside Dr., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join us for a SPECIAL Dad’s Day River Clean Up with MountainTrue, Asheville GreenWorks, and RiverLink. Dads, moms, sisters, brothers, sons, and daughters….everyone’s invited! We’ll put in at Jean Webb River Park and float on down to the Salvage Station, picking trash and tires from the river the whole way. French Broad Chocolates has promised some goodies for us at the take-out, and we encourage folks to cool off with a cold brew at the Salvage Station.

Details:
– June 18 at 12:30pm – 3pm
– 1.5 mile paddle on French Broad

Meet at Jean Webb River Park (30 Riverside Dr. Asheville NC 28801). We’ll put on the river and float down to the Salvage Station. French Broad Outfitters will shuttle us back to our cars at the end of the paddle.

Boats, gloves, trash bags, and paddle gear will be supplied by MountainTrue, Riverlink, and Asheville Greenworks. Bring some water, a hat, and sunscreen.

This event is a great opportunity to celebrate Father’s Day, make a tangible contribution to Asheville’s most important natural asset, and raise awareness about issues that affect the cleanliness of our French Broad River.

Follow this link to sign up today!

Watauga Riverkeeper River Clean Up
2017-06-18 15:00 - 18:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States

Upper French Broad RiverFest Volunteer Sign Up
2017-06-24 10:00 - 17:00 | Champion Park, Main Street, Rosman , 28772, United States
MountainTrue needs your help at the Second Annual Upper French Broad RiverFest!
The Transylvania French Broad Stewards, a volunteer organization that promotes the natural and economic vitality of the Upper French Broad River in Transylvania County, is hosting the second annual Upper French Broad Riverfest! This family friendly event will celebrate the Upper French Broad River with live music, food, local vendors and exhibitors, and lots of activities for kids of all ages, including a canoe relay, free tubing for kids, fishing games, water quality and critters (sponsored and led by MountainTrue), reptiles and more. MountainTrue is a major partner is conducting the event, as well as the Town of Rosman and Headwaters Outfitters. Our sponsors include Transylvania Tourism, Transylvania County, Dugans Pub, and Keystone Camp. We need your help to make the event a success!
Volunteers will be assigned to various stations such as setup, cleanup, recycling and trash, water cooler table, runners, event guides, tubing supervisor, shuttle driver, canoe relay race supervisor, and registration/info table. Some exhibitors who are conducting kids’ activities may need occasional help. ​
All volunteers will receive a free Upper French Broad Riverfest volunteer t-shirt! Volunteers will be expected to wear the t-shirt at the event.
When: June 24, 2017, 10:00am-5:00pm
Where: Champion Park, Rosman, NC 287722
Here’s a link to sign up to help!

2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series at Wicked Weed Brewing
2017-07-29 03:00 - 17:00 | NC
Join us for another great summer of great beers and fun on the river with the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series, presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5.
From June through August, there will be five French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series events that will include clean-ups and float trips on the French Broad River. Floaters and clean-up volunteers are then invited to sample a new limited-release beer from one of six participating breweries, including Hi-Wire Brewing, New Belgium Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, Wedge Brewing Company and Wicked Weed Brewing. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of these very special beers goes to support the work of the French Broad Riverkeeper protecting the French Broad River watershed.
Each French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series event will also be co-sponsored by a local outdoor gear manufacturer who will donate prizes, apparel and gear that will be raffled off at the release parties to support the cause. Supporting gear builders include Astral, Eagles Nest Outfitters (ENO), Liquid Logic Kayaks, Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC), and Watershed.
Presented by MountainTrue and Blue Ridge Orthodontics and sponsored by Mix 96.5, the French Broad Riverkeeper Beer Series:

July 29 – Beer release party at Wicked Weed Brewing.
No float trip this time, just a beer release party from 3-5pm
August 3 – Save the French Broad River Concert featuring Michael Franti and Spearhead at the Salvage Station.
Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite
August 12 – River float with a beer release party at Oskar Blues Brewery.
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August 19 – River float with beer release party at New Belgium Brewing.
Tickets coming soon.

The Riverkeeper Beer Series includes the August 3 Save the French Broad River Concert starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Tickets for the concert are on sale now. Get more information and Buy Tickets for the Save the French Broad Concert on Eventbrite.

Save the French Broad Concert
2017-08-03 18:00 - 23:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
MountainTrue, the French Broad Riverkeeper, Blue Ridge Orthodontics and Mix 96.5 are pleased to announce the 2017 Riverkeeper Beer Series, including the French Broad River Concert on August 3 starring Michael Franti & Spearhead. Get your tickets here: Buy Tickets on Eventbrite.
French Broad Riverkeeper Hartwell Carson explains:
Asheville and the region love the French Broad River and the Riverkeeper Beer series is a great way to celebrate that. The Michael Franti concert combined with the river floats and beer release parties are a great way to enjoy summer in Asheville and support our work keeping the French Broad River a clean and safe place for people to paddle and play.
Tickets for the concert go on sale Friday, April 7. General Admission is $31 advance / $36 at the door. VIP tickets are $100. VIP ticket holders will have an opportunity to attend a short, intimate acoustic set by Michael Franti prior to the show, access to food by Salvage Station, reserved viewing area with private bar during the main concert, and complimentary special release beers by Hi-Wire Brewing, Wedge Brewing Co., Wicked Weed Brewing, Oskar Blues Brewery, and New Belgium Brewing.
MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD
Michael Franti is a musician, filmmaker and humanitarian who is recognized as a pioneering force in the music industry. Long known for his globally conscious lyrics, powerful performances, and dynamic live shows, Franti has continually been at the forefront of lyrical activism, using his music as a positive force for change.
“I make music because I believe it can change people’s lives and make a difference in the world,” enthuses Franti, “music gives us new energy and a stronger sense of purpose.” He and his band Spearhead, known for their authentic and uplifting music, have found global success with multi-platinum songs like “Say Hey (I Love You)”, the chart breaking 2010 release of The Sound Of Sunshine. Franti and his band guarantee a show that will be thought provoking as well as energetic.
Franti has a brand new single, “Once A Day” from his upcoming debut album on Fantasy Records. “Once a Day” was inspired by his son’s diagnosis with a rare kidney disease called FSGS (Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis) in the hopes that this song would inspire anyone in the world who is going through challenging times. “My belief is that through music, dance and gratitude for this life we can all ‘rise up’,” explains Franti. “Once A Day” was produced by Supa Dups (Eminem, Damian Marley, Bruno Mars) and features special guest Sonna Rele. This new song has the same feel-good, inspiring vibe as “Say Hey (I Love You),” his 2x platinum hit single.
Giving back has always been at the heart of Franti’s mission, he has dedicated his life to spreading the joy of music and positivity to millions of people. Franti’s humanitarian, social justice, and peace efforts continue to inspire his music and are infused throughout his upcoming album on Fantasy Records due to release in May 2016.
We hope you’ll join us for what’s sure to be an amazing show!

30th Annual Big Sweep River Clean Up
2017-09-09 09:00 - 16:00 | NC
Join us Saturday, September 9 for the 30th annual NC Big Sweep River Clean Up!
MountainTrue is partnering with community organizations including GreenWorks, RiverLink, AmeriCorps Project Conserve and Mills River Partnership to bring as many volunteers together as possible. With support from our Riverkeeper programs on the French Broad, Watauga, Broad and Green Rivers, we plan to make this the best Big Sweep yet. Come on out to be part of the effort!
Please note that roadside clean up spots are still available, but registration for river clean ups out of the Asheville/Hendersonville area are closed.
Please see the headers below to determine which sign-up to use (and if you have any questions about the best location for you to select, please contact Jack Henderson at wqa@mountaintrue.org). Looking forward to seeing you on the water!
If you want to help clean-up the French Broad River near Asheville/Hendersonville, please sign-up using this link.
If you want to help clean-up the Watauga, Broad or Green River, please sign-up with this link.
After signing up, our team will be in touch with you closer to the date to sort out all details of gear, meeting location, etc. Let’s make this the greatest Big Sweep yet!

Paddle Protest: Protect Our Water, Move Your Ash!
2017-10-14 11:00 - 13:00 | Old Cliffside Mill, 35.238986, -81.767038
Join MountainTrue and the Broad River Alliance on Saturday, October 14 for a paddle protest on the Broad River to hold Duke Energy accountable! Duke Energy’s own data shows that unlined coal ash pits at the Cliffside Power Plant (James E. Roger’s Energy Complex) are polluting the Broad River with toxic heavy metals, including arsenic, mercury and lead. Recent water testing by MountainTrue confirms this finding, but Duke Energy has refused to clean up their toxic mess.
We will paddle a short section of the Broad River, stopping in front of the power plant for a photo with a banner that reads,“Protect Our Water, Move Your Ash!”
You can bring your own boat, or borrow one from MountainTrue. Bring your own water and a snack.
Meet us at 11 am at the Old Cliffside Mill on Hwy 221-A, beside the bridge over the Second Broad. (We will have signs directing you.) We’ll be parking at the Cliffside United Methodist Church. We’ll take out at Lake Hauser by 1 pm.
See you there!

8th Annual Green River Spring Cleaning
2018-04-14 11:30 - 18:00 | Fishtop Access, 2302 Green River Cove, Saluda, North Carolina, 28773
Join MountainTrue’s Green Riverkeeper, Shane Benedict of Liquidlogic Kayaks, fellow paddlers and enthusiasts for a clean up of the Green River Gorge! Join a group of advanced paddlers on the upper an narrows sections, beginners and intermediate paddlers on the lower section, or support the effort by picking up litter along Green River Cove Road and trails of the Green River Game Lands to help us beautify this special place. Bring your own boat or reserve a seat in one of a limited number of canoes available for paddlers comfortable on Class II whitewater of the lower gorge. If you are on the water you will need to bring all your paddling gear and boat (unless you are confirmed as using one of MountainTrue’s, first come first served). If you are on shore please bring sturdy shoes and clothing to be ready for any type of weather. Please bring your own water and food for the day while we are out on the clean up.
Come to The Gorge (166 Honey Bee Dr, Saluda, NC 28773) afterwards for the culminating after party beginning at 5pm! Register below!

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup, Paddle, Party- Sanctuary Brewery
2018-04-21 13:00 - 17:00 | Sanctuary Brewing Company, 147 1st Ave E, Hendersonville, NC, 28792, United States
Join MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and Lazy Otter Outfitters at Sanctuary Brewery for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the afterparty.
Participants will meet at Lazy Otter Outfitters (10 Banner Farm Rd, Mills River) and float downstream on a lazy float and trash hunt. After the float, Sanctuary will host an afterparty for the cleanup crew with Riverkeeper Beer on tap. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of the river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul.
Get your tickets here!

George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic Play for Clean Water
2018-05-11 17:00 - 22:00 | The Salvage Station, 466 Riverside Drive, Asheville, NC, 28804, United States
The Waggoner Team with Movement Mortgage, Matt and Molly team of Keller Williams, and 98.1 The River present George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic with opener, Lyric. MountainTrue’s French Broad Riverkeeper works with the Yoto River Waterkeeper in Togo to provide safe, potable water, and proceeds from the show will fund a drinking water well in rural west Africa.
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame artist and legendary funk act, George Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic will light up the Salvage Station on Friday May 11, to raise money for drinking water wells in Togo, West Africa. George Clinton revolutionized R&B during the ’70s, twisting soul music into funk by adding influences from several late-’60s heroes: Jimi Hendrix, Frank Zappa, and Sly Stone. Decades of hits followed and Clinton and Parliament Funkadelic continue to wow crowds with some of the best live shows around.
Get your tickets here!

Dad's Day River Cleanup in the High Country
2018-06-17 13:00 - 15:00 | The Valle Crucis Community Park, 2892 Broadstone Road, Valle Crucis, NC, 28604, United States
Join us for our annual Dad’s Day Cleanup. A family friendly afternoon of cleaning up trash and flood debris. Volunteers will meet in VC Park and spread the love up and downriver. Cleanup from 1-3. Trash bags provided. Bring waders if you have them.

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup and Party- Wicked Weed
2018-06-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Wicked Weed, 91 Biltmore Avenue, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at Wicked Weed for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet Woodfin River Park on the French Broad River and will be shuttled to the Asheville River District. We will then float and cleanup back to Woodfin picking up trash along the way. Wicked Weed will host us for beers after the float. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions at hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Wedge at Foundation- Riverkeeper Beer Series
2018-07-07 13:00 - 17:30 | The Wedge at Foundation, 5 Foundy St., Asheville, NC, 28801, United States
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at the Wedge at Foundation for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at the Wedge at Foundation and will be shuttled to the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the Wedge with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions at hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup, Paddle, Party- Catawba Brewery
2018-07-21 13:00 - 17:30 | Catawba Brewing Company, 63 Brook Street, Asheville, NC, 28801
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters Catawba Brewery in Biltmore Village for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at Catawba Brewery and will be shuttled by French Broad Outfitters up the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the brewery with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

FAQs

How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Contact or the French Broad Riverkeeper with any questions hartwell@mountaintrue.org or Anna@mountaintrue.org.

Riverkeeper Beer Series at New Belgium
2018-08-10 13:00 - 18:00 | New Belgium Brewing Company, 21 Craven St, Asheville, NC, 28806, United States
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at New Belgium for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at New Belgium and will be shuttled to the Swannanoa River, where we will float back to the Craven Street boat access with boats full of trash. We can then walk to the Wedge for beer, live music, and prizes. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for finding the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul.

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NC Department of Environmental Quality Public Hearing on Duke Energy Permit
2018-08-22 18:00 - 19:30 | South Buncombe Library, 260 Overlook Road, Asheville, North Carolina, 28803
DEQ is holding a public hearing on August 22 at 6 p.m. at the South Buncombe Library at 260 Overlook Road to hear from the community on Duke’s proposal to modify their National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) wastewater permit for Asheville. While analysis of this proposal and talking points are forthcoming, we encourage you to plan to attend and push DEQ to protect the French Broad River against toxic coal ash pollution and make Duke Energy clean up its coal ash at Asheville safely and responsibly.

Riverkeeper Beer Series Pickup, Paddle, Party- HiWire
2018-08-25 13:00 - 17:30 | French Broad Outfitters, 230 Hominy Creek Road, Asheville, NC, 28806
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River at French Broad Outfitters for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, cleanup our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party. HiWire will have a tap takeover will tasty Riverkeeper Beer, as well as all their usual favorites.
Participants will meet at French Broad Outfitters and will be shuttled up Hominy Creek and the French Broad River, where we will float back to the after party with live music and HiWire beer on tap at French Broad Outfitters, with boats full of trash. Boats and paddling gear are provided, but folks are welcome to bring their own. This section of river is flatwater and suitable for all paddlers.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from the Asheville Gear Builders for weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul. Click here to register!

Green River Big Sweep 2018
2018-09-08 12:00 - 16:00 | NC

Watauga River Big Sweep
2018-09-08 13:00 - 15:00 | NC

Mills River Big Sweep - Sold Out!
2018-09-08 13:00 - 20:00 | Westfeldt Park, 83 Fanning Bridge Rd., Fletcher, NC, 28732, United States
Join Asheville GreenWorks, MountainTrue, 98.1 The River, and French Broad Outfitters at Sierra Nevada for the next great installment of the Riverkeeper Beer Series! Come ready to float, clean up our river, and taste the release of the Riverkeeper Beer at the after party.
Participants will meet at Westfeldt Park, on Fanning Bridge Road, and we will have a variety of options for clean up location. Some crews will head downstream and several crews will be shuttled upstream to various access points, and work our way back downstream. Sierra Nevada is hosting an after post for us with beer and live music, so everyone can make their way down the street to the brewery to enjoy a beer and live music.
The first ten folks to register will receive the 2018 Recover Brands Riverkeeper Beer Series shirt. Everyone will have a chance to win some great prizes from ENO, NOC, and other great prizes for the weirdest trash, most tires, creepiest trash, and best overall trash haul.

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