Broad Riverkeeper

06/04/2026

So many kids and their parents looking for a good way to cool off and connect with community at our public river access. We want to provide water quality info that will keep us all safe and healthy.

05/28/2026

Well the rivers look quite different this week after heavy rains. Lake Lure, Moss Lake, and the Broad River just below Lake Lure passed the criteria for safe swimming, all other river sites failed. Pictured are the First Broad in Lawndale and the Broad at Grays, Coxe, 221, and below Lake Lure. Y'all stay safe out there.

05/21/2026

Swim Guide season is back, and Allie's smile says it all!
Water is looking good across the Broad River watershed, with all sites passing the state recommended safe swimming standard for bacteria. Every week between Memorial Day and Labor Day we enjoy getting out in the field to sample 11 popular swimming sites at Chimney Rock, Lake Lure, several along the Broad River and First Broad River, and Moss Lake. Check out the results on Thursdays .
Big thanks to Allie and other staff at
for helping collect water samples.
Summer is heating up, y'all enjoy the water!

05/15/2026

Big news for the First Broad: NC Senator Ted Alexander recently filed a bill to authorize the First Broad River State Trail. Passage of the bill will provide future opportunities for more river access, paddle trail maintenance and improvements, land acquisition, and paddle-in campsites along the 65-mile river. Contact Senator Alexander and help us thank him for supporting river recreation in the Broad River Watershed:

Senator Ted Alexander has officially filed Senate Bill 819, a bill to authorize the First Broad River State Trail. If passed, this would be a big win for our

05/06/2026

Another great day with South Debri Crew. We cleared and cleaned the second half of the River Road to Grays Road section, 8 miles of gorgeous wilderness on the river. The water was low and slow and very clear. Be prepared for at least 4-5 hours on the water when you paddle this section.
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