French Broad River Basin
By: Austin Gunter
Location
- The mountainous region of North Carolina
- Stretches from the Tennessee boarder to the South Carolina boarder
- East North Carolina
Major Cities and Counties
- Asheville is located alongside of the French broad river
- There are a total of 8 counties that are inside the river basin
Source region and Drainage region
- The main stem starts off in Rosman North Carolina
- It drains out in western North Carolina, along with 9 other river basins
Total Square Miles of Land and Water Flow
- Water flow lasts for 3,985 miles
- Land size is 2,829 miles
Population
- 485,140 people
Tourist Attractions
- Pisgah National Forest
- Mount Mitchell
- The French Broad River
Animal and Plant Species
- Animals- Bobcat, White tailed deer, Brown Trout
- Plants- Lilys, white oak tree, blackberry bush
Water Quality
- Generally good except for a few low lying areas
Sources of Water
- The french Broad River and the streams that run into it
Pollution Prevention
- Hydro electric Dam power
- Filtration systems in the water shed that provide drinking water to the surrounding areas
Fun Facts
- The Native indians called the French Broad River "Long Man" and its tributaries "Chattering Children"
- The Settlers Of North Carolina were surprised at the rivers sheer size and thundering rapids