Storm debris removal to begin at Asheville’s North Fork watershed

BLACK MOUNTAIN, N.C. (828newsNOW) — The city of Asheville will begin clearing storm debris from the North Fork Reservoir area in the coming weeks, officials announced.

The work, which will take place in waterways and along roads within the watershed, is intended to protect the city’s drinking water system and reduce wildfire risks in the sensitive watershed areas.

City officials emphasized the project is not related to safety concerns with the dam…

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