How a basket weaving material can prevent flooding

WBUR

Published June 4, 2026 at 9:59 AM MDT

To prevent flooding, people in Western North Carolina are turning to a traditional basket weaving material.

Katie Myers with Blue Ridge Public Radio reports.

This article was originally published on WBUR.org.

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