The French Broad River Partnership was formed  in the fall of 2018 to maintain and improve stream health within the French Broad River Watershed for environmental and economic benefits.

Vision:

That broad‐based interests work collaboratively to ensure the French Broad River Watershed serves as a source of drinking water and recreation while supporting biodiversity, sustainable agriculture, forestry, and economic growth.

Guiding Principles:

Sustainable economic development and the pursuit of improved water quality are mutually beneficial goals. The partnership works collaboratively, engaging the skills and resources of diverse stakeholders to achieve a greater positive impact.   It operates with integrity and transparency to define challenges to watershed health and resolve them through innovation and stakeholder commitment, resulting in a lasting impact on the river. It engages communities because knowledge empowers all to consider the health of the river in daily and long‐term decisions. 

For more information, visit: https://frenchbroadriver.org/

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Serving western North Carolina and southern Appalachia by conserving our most imperiled species and working with federal agencies to conserve plants, fish, and wildlife.