Pisgah River Rangers continue freshwater stewardship
The Pisgah River Rangers, a partnership between The Pisgah Conservancy and the U.S. Forest Service (USFS), has kicked off its 2025 season. A team of five will work to promote freshwater stewardship in the forest and surrounding communities.
The Pisgah Ranger District’s breathtaking waterfalls, over 400 miles of multi-use recreational trails and renowned trout fishing opportunities attract around 4 million visitors annually. During peak visitation times (Memorial Day through Labor Day) the Pisgah River Rangers patrol the Davidson River Corridor of the Forest to promote responsible recreation through connecting with and educating visitors. They also steward the corridor by removing rock dams and stacks, fire rings in sensitive riparian areas and litter.
In its seventh year, the Pisgah River Ranger program continues to support young professionals in the outdoors to develop their outreach and education, stewardship and biological monitoring skills.
Opportunities for biological monitoring in the forest are integral to the program. The River Rangers work closely with USFS Fisheries Technician Ivanna Knox as well as the NC Wildlife Resources Commission to complete river surveys.
The River Rangers program is the product of community collaboration and investment in the long term health of the Pisgah District. To learn more about the River Rangers and see upcoming events, visit pisgahconservancy.org.
