AIA Southeast COTE Collaborative (WNC, SC, NC, GA, TN) Riverbank Recovery: Environmental Stewardship and Community Resilience After Disaster

Headed to Aspire? Save the Date for the AIA Southeast COTE Collaborative (WNC, SC, NC, GA, TN) Riverbank Recovery: Environmental Stewardship and Community Resilience After Disaster

Date: Sunday September 13, 2026, 1-3:00 PM

Location: Buncombe County (Final Location TBD by MountainTrue One Week Prior)

2 LU|HSW

Cost:$15

This interactive riverbank cleanup will take place along waterways in Buncombe County near Asheville, North Carolina that were heavily impacted by Hurricane Helene in Fall 2024 and continue to require restoration and environmental stewardship. Participants will work alongside the regional nonprofit MountainTrue to remove debris and pollutants from riparian zones while learning how watershed health, ecological restoration, and site stewardship contribute to community resilience. Through guided discussion during the cleanup, participants will explore how riparian systems support water quality, reduce erosion, mitigate flooding risks, and protect adjacent built environments. Registration opens soon!

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