As far back as the Cherokee Indians, the French Broad Watershed has attracted people with its stunning natural beauty and clean water. For the first time in over three decades, the river is declining and threatened as never before.
Because of this critical moment in the history of the French Broad River, RiverLink and Sweetwater Beer are working to Save the French Broad.
Starting September 1st RiverLink is working with Sweetwater Brewery to Save the French Broad. Dozens of bars, restaurants and businesses are selling paper fish that say “I gave of my liver to save the river.” This campaign is designed to raise awareness about the health of the French Broad River and to raise money so RiverLink can continue to build parks, greenways, conduct water quality monitor, and stream cleanups.
Saturday August 29th RiverLink, Sweetwater, Empire Distributing, and many of the participating businesses are floating down the French Broad River courtesy of Asheville Outdoor Center. Jessica Gearhart, from Sweetwater Brewery, explains “there is no better way to get everyone excited about saving the river, than get them on the water to see its beauty.”
Pick up a fish or shirt at one of these participating businesses: Mezza Luna,
Hannah Flanagans, Scully’s, Carolina Cinema, Westville Pub, Greenlife, Nantahala, Outdoor Center, Wild Wing Cafe, Spa Theology, Square 1 Bistro,Asheville Yacht Club, Bier Garden, Brixx Pizza, Mellow Mushroom – Asheville, Little River Tavern – Saluda
Never Blue, Orange Peel, Grove Corner Market, Diggable Pizza, Universal Joint, Northside Bar and Grill, Cinebarre, Cats and Dog, Weinhauss, Beef o Bradys – Hendersonville, Burgermeisters, and Lobster Trap.
RiverLink is a regional non-profit working towards the economic and environmental revitalization of the French Broad River Watershed. For more information how you can Save the French Broad visit www.savethefrenchbroad.com or www.riverlink.org.
Drinking good beer and saving the river, sounds good to me!