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Latest News

charboss machine on site

Collaborative biochar pilot project completed in Asheville

During the month of May 2025, the City of Asheville conducted a successful biochar pilot project with the help of the US Forest Service (USFS) at the Southern Research Station. The USFS loaned the City a biochar-producing machine called a Charboss and trained City staff to use the equipment. The Charboss is a mobile unit [...]

park pathway that shows Helene damage, then Helene clean up

New Remembrance Video captures the story of recovery for Asheville Parks after Hurricane Helene

When Hurricane Helene swept through Asheville, it left a powerful mark on our community—including our riverfront parks and facilities. Greenways were washed out, playgrounds were torn apart, buildings were destroyed, trees were lost, and entire green spaces were buried under debris. But what happened next tells a different story—one of resilience, hard work, and the [...]

Water Resources Director David Melton

Asheville Water Resources Director David Melton accepts new position in Rock Hill, SC

Asheville Water Resources Director David Melton has accepted a position as Water and Wastewater Director of the Water Service Department in Rock Hill, S.C. and will leave the City of Asheville August 1. During his tenure with the City of Asheville, David has been instrumental in managing several projects that will have long lasting impacts on [...]

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