ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WLOS) — Rivers throughout Western North Carolina bring millions of dollars each year to the regional economy. With summer just around the corner, and trash and debris still visible in some of the waterways, News 13 is investigating whether the industry is in jeopardy. Between the rocks and rapids of the French Broad River, you can still see signs of Hurricane Helene in the water. That includes piles of pipes that MountainTrue is working tirelessly to clear out.