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Department: Public Works

Celebrate our waterways: Free Lake and Learn event July 10 at Lake Julian

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Jim Wilson

Kids of all ages can explore water-themed science and play through arts and crafts and STEM learning activities celebrating our watershed.

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Actions and presentations at the June 23, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on June 23, 2026 by Kim Miller

All City Council sessions are open to the public. Live streams and recordings of meetings are available on the City's YouTube. channel. The June 23 session addressed both Helene recovery and non recovery related items in the areas of infrastructure and housing, and proposed reallocation of federal disaster recovery funding as related to housing. There are also a public hearings on a proposed data center moratorium.

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City of Asheville announces City Council Meeting: June 23, 2026

Posted on June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 by Kim Miller

Be informed in 2026! All City Council sessions are open to the public, with live streams and recordings available on the City's YouTube channel. The June 23 session will include Helene recovery items addressing funding & infrastructure and affordable housing - along with a Public Hearing on a proposed moratorium on Data Centers. Read the many ways to can partiicapte or follow along

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Actions and presentations at the May 26, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on May 26, 2026 by Kim Miller

All City Council sessions are open to the public and live streams are available on the City's YouTube channel.

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Actions and presentations at the May 12, Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on May 12, 2026 by Kim Miller

At the May 12 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects, community safety, affordable housing, and a presentation of the proposed FY27 budget by City Manager Wesley.

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Actions and presentations at the April 28 Asheville City Council Meeting

Posted on April 28, 2026 by Kim Miller

At the April 28 City council meeting, Council members were presented multiple agenda items related to Helene recovery projects and funding, as well as housing and homelessness.

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A quick guide to vegetation responsibility in Asheville

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What’s Up AVL! This week we talk with Ashley Lavender of the Sanitation Divsion

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Kim Miller

Join host Sam Parada to learn more as he interviews Ashley Lavender about the Earth Month related actions and activities taking place in relation to sanitation

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City of Asheville to begin assessment and inventory of stormwater system

Posted on March 16, 2026March 17, 2026 by Jim Wilson

The assessment will help the City identify asset conditions,  prioritize maintenance, recommend capital improvement projects, identify areas of localized nuisance flooding and identify erosion areas that need stabilization.  

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culvert in Asheville's stormwater system

Stormwater System Asset Inventory and Assessment Project

The City of Asheville is beginning an assessment and inventory of its stormwater system, a critical first step toward building a comprehensive, reliable picture of the system.

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Food scraps program adds new drop-off location

Posted on March 5, 2026March 5, 2026 by Jim Wilson

The newest drop-off site at the North Asheville Community Center is accessible 24/7 and uses locally made Bearicade Bins to keep curious and hungry wildlife from exploring.

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City of Asheville announces nearly $7 million in additional Helene recovery funds from FEMA and state

Posted on March 2, 2026 by Kim Miller

Asheville receives additional federal and state funds to assist the City's continued Helene recovery efforts

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