Preview | Hurricane Helene Impacts and Recovery
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Western NC a year after Helene, from cleanup and restoration efforts to the impact on wildlife.
Western NC works on recovery after Hurricane Helene, from debris removal and restoration efforts at Lake Lure to the storm’s long-lasting impact on the forest canopy. And outside Lake Lure, debris removal in rivers and streams is necessary but at what cost to vital river species?
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SCI NC is a local public television program presented by PBS NC
Sci NC is supported by a generous bequest gift from Dan Carrigan and the Gaia Earth-Balance Endowment through the Gaston Community Foundation.
Preview | Hurricane Helene Impacts and Recovery
Preview: 9/18/2025 | 20sVideo has Closed Captions
Western NC works on recovery after Hurricane Helene, from debris removal and restoration efforts at Lake Lure to the storm’s long-lasting impact on the forest canopy. And outside Lake Lure, debris removal in rivers and streams is necessary but at what cost to vital river species?
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipI'm Frank Graff in Asheville's River Arts District, coming up on SciNC, the science behind the recovery from Hurricane Helene.
Digging out Lake Lure, restoring rivers, and understanding forest destruction.
What we're learning during the cleanup.
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