ASHEVILLE, N.C. (828newsNOW) — Fish, puppets and a parade will take over part of Riverside Drive later this month as local artists and environmental advocates make their case for reconnecting native fish habitat in the French Broad River.
The Dam Slam and Fish Parade is scheduled for 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Oct. 17 at 192 Riverside Drive in Asheville. An optional dam tour will follow the event.
Organizers say the family-friendly gathering will use art and hands-on activities to teach people about dams and their effects on river ecosystems. The event will include fish crafts, puppets, stories about river advocates including author and environmentalist Wilma Dykeman, and a fish parade…