WNC Sierra Club 8/5: Floodplains and Riverbanks Post-Helene
A lively community conversation with RiverLink leaders on flood resilience, floodplains, and streambank restoration in Western North Carolina. Dig into post Helene recovery progress, gaps, and climate driven challenges as the region approaches the two year anniversary.
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