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flag A year after Hurricane Helene, cleanup crews are clearing debris from the Nolichucky River to prepare for a 2026 reopening.

flag A year after Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic flooding and debris flows on the Nolichucky River, raft guides in eastern Tennessee and western North Carolina are leading a cleanup effort using state-funded relief grants to remove wreckage including homes, cars, and hazardous materials. flag The river remains closed for rafting in 2025, with access points shut due to damage, but guides are staying employed by hauling trash with their rafts and helping restore the ecosystem. flag Outfitters, local paddlers, and government agencies are collaborating through nonprofits to prepare for a 2026 reopening, aiming to restore boat ramps and safety standards. flag Though the river has transformed—locally called the “New-lichucky”—many see the recovery as both a necessity and a path to rebuilding a resilient outdoor recreation destination.

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