This websites allows the 8th grade class to study two of the major creeks in West Asheville: Buttermilk Creek and Rhododendron Creek, and post information about their findings for the greater community. These two creeks feed the French Broad, the third oldest river in the world. Whatever actions we take in West Asheville affects the water quality in The French Broad.
On this site you will find qualitative and quantitative data on Buttermilk Creek and Rhododendron Creek. We presented information this way so that people will understand that water quality issues encompass the worlds of science, recreation and everything in between.
On this site you will also find links to information about what you can do to improve the water quality in these two creeks. If you implement one of these strategies at your house or business, we encourage you to contact us and let us know what you did and why you did it.
