Hartwell Carson, the Riverkeeper at MountainTrue, has been a guardian of the French Broad River for many years, according to MountainTrue. Carson is celebrating his anniversary with the environmental nonprofit, marking a milestone of dedication to protecting and improving the health of the iconic waterway that flows through the heart of Asheville and the surrounding region. His journey began in 1999, when the French Broad River was still grappling with the legacy of pollution and agricultural ru