Appalachian State University
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Linking Natural and Cultural Assets in the Upper New River Valley
Linking Natural and Cultural Assets in the Upper New River Valley is a partnership between the Center for Appalachian Studies at Appalachian State University and the New River Conservancy (NRC). The goal is to create strategic projects that build NRC’s capacity to improve the entire New River watershed. The vision of NRC is “that clean water, healthy land, and empowered people benefit our (Appalachian) communities by creating a watershed where people want to live, work, and play.” This project will focus on the headwaters of the New River in Ashe and Watauga Counties of North Carolina.
During the Fall semester of 2016 Students researched the theories behind asset-based development and participatory planning, then engaged in several projects that challenged them to apply their knowledge in real world settings with community partners. This work strengthen NRC’s capacity by providing new tools to share their work with a broad public and connecting the NRC to new community, private, and public sector partners.
Appalachian State's Live Presentation in Washington, DC
Final Report
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Contact Information:
Mr. Thomas S. Hansell
Center for Appalachian Studies
Appalachian State University
ASU Box 32018
Boone, NC 28608
Telephone: (828) 262-4089
E-Mail: hansellts@appstate.edu
Previous Conference Participation:
2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009