Water quality in the French Broad River, which has miles-long areas included on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's impaired list, has remained similar to previous years.

Water quality in the French Broad River, which has miles-long areas included on the N.C. Department of Environmental Quality's impaired list, has remained similar to previous years.

Western North Carolina's river recreation industries have restarted after Tropical Storm Helene, but many report business as slower compared to 2024.