South Yuba River Citizens League
SYRCL unites the community to protect and restore the Yuba River. From the Sierra to the sea! www.yubariver.org
- The CA gubernatorial candidates must prioritize protecting our water resources for all life and the future of our state. SYRCL has created an open letter to all candidates outlining the four pillars of equitable and environmentally sustainable water policy. Sign The Letter Now at YubaAction.org
- This panel on 2/21 during SYRCL's Wild & Scenic Film Festival examines how national policy is shaping on-the-ground conservation efforts and influencing the strategies of California’s environmental movement.
- Join us for this special happy hour that will feature storytelling from people who were instrumental in the founding of SYRCL and the successful movement to designate the South Yuba River a Wild & Scenic River. A chance to gather with fellow attendees, filmmakers, guests, SYRCL staff, and more.
- Reposted by South Yuba River Citizens LeagueI would strongly encourage those who value the scientific & societal legacies of NCAR to offer feedback by March 13. I would expect, under present circumstances, perspectives from industry partners will be especially critical, though everyone's voice is of course important.
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- It's World Wetlands Day, recognizing the vital role wetlands play in filtering water, storing carbon, and supporting biodiversity. In the Sierra, mountain meadows are high-elevation wetlands that act as natural sponges: storing water during snowmelt and releasing it gradually through summer and fall
- Our 2025 Impact Report is here. Rooted in the belief that “People Can Save a River,” this report shares how community support over the past year powered restoration, education, advocacy, and protection across the Yuba River watershed. READ IT HERE: buff.ly/4J44BAd
- Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:55pm. The Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship is offered each year to a graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in an environmental field (science, advocacy, education, art, technology, sustainability, etc.). FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/qRp0x2q
- 2025 marked a major milestone for SYRCL’s community science-driven River Monitoring Program: 25 years of continuous monitoring of the Yuba River watershed! Read More: buff.ly/ycZAmaY
- Throughout 2026, SYRCL is sharing interviews with key figures who made Wild & Scenic designation of the South Yuba River possible — the organizers, advocates, lawmakers, and community members who refused to give up on the Yuba. buff.ly/Pcj4M9X yubariver.org/posts/wild-s...
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- Reposted by South Yuba River Citizens LeagueAttention folks in the weather, climate, disaster, wildfire, and Earth science communities: NSF has just published a new "Dear Colleague" letter inviting feedback (by Mar 13) on the proposal to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). www.nsf.gov/funding/...
- Help SYRCL monitor the water quality of the Yuba River watershed! SYRCL is recruiting NEW VOLUNTEERS for the 2026 season, occurring on 2nd Saturdays from March through November. If interested, please attend our new volunteer orientation. To RSVP, please email carly@yubariver.org. buff.ly/2jHSTYn
- Application Deadline: 1/31/26 at 11:55pm. The Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship is offered each year to a graduating high school senior pursuing a degree in an environmental field (science, advocacy, education, art, communication, technology, sustainability, etc.). MORE: buff.ly/qRp0x2q
- Join SYRCL's Restoration Coordinator, Jack Roney, at the SYRCL Offices for a discussion of "Juvenile salmonids traverse coastal meta-nurseries that connect rivers via the sea (Munsch et. al, 2025)" a new paper that sheds light on the most understudied portion of a salmon’s life MORE: buff.ly/wTIByuQ
- SYRCL was awarded $1,817,011 for the Upper Long Bar Salmonid Rearing Habitat Restoration Project. Find out more about our project here: yubariver.org/projects/upp...
- The Feds have announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) SYRCL has prepared a simple information packet to help you reach your U.S. Senator and Representative GET IT HERE: buff.ly/NC7rM8B
- With the 2026 gubernatorial election on the horizon, Californians have an opportunity to forefront the conversation about water. Elections are one of those rare moments when a new vision for large, entrenched systems can be put forward. READ MORE: buff.ly/Nesm83l
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- The White House has announced plans to dismantle the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR). SYRCL has prepared a simple information packet with talking points and contact details to help you reach your U.S. Senator and Representative quickly and effectively. GET IT HERE: buff.ly/dUHz9ot
- Lasting throughout the year, SYRCL will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the South Yuba River's Wild & Scenic designation. Below, you'll find our first interview with JOHN REGAN, who was the Wild & Scenic Campaign manager during that time. youtu.be/RpBoMBXBhew?...
- For the upcoming 2026 gubernatorial election, Californians have an opportunity to forefront the conversation about water. Few issues touch every Californian as directly, and few offer as much potential for a shared conversation about values, fairness, and durable solutions. buff.ly/Nesm83l
- Reposted by South Yuba River Citizens LeagueJust in - "According to @climatecentral.org, 2025 ranks as the third-highest year (after 2023 and 2024) for billion-dollar weather and climate disasters..." + Interactive graphics/data: www.climatecentral.org/climate-serv... + Climate Matters article: www.climatecentral.org/climate-matt...
- UPDATE: On December 11, 2024, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the PERMIT Act by a narrow vote of 221-205. The bill now moves to the Senate, where it faces an uncertain future and where public pressure could make a big difference. FIND OUT MORE: buff.ly/mTJgvWd
- New volunteer shifts just dropped for SYRCL's 2026 Wild & Scenic Film Festival — and we’re looking for strong, reliable folks who like to get things done. Sign up now: buff.ly/EUmPLbR
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- Grateful to CBS 13 Sacramento and reporter Kayla Moeller for shining a spotlight on the encouraging increase in salmon numbers on the lower Yuba River. youtu.be/z2U59fdpHsM?...
- The South Yuba River Citizens League's mission is simple: unite and inspire people to protect and restore the waters, forests, and communities of the Yuba River watershed. Here are some of the milestones we achieved together in the months of 2025: buff.ly/RD4xfhl
- SYRCL is excited to welcome our newest AmeriCorps to the team. Meet Carly, SYRCL's River Monitoring Coordinator, and Jack, SYRCL's Restoration Coordinator. FIND OUT MORE HERE: buff.ly/KV39Qnu
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- Thanks to our Year-End Matching Gift Offer, your donation by December 31 will have 2x the impact for the Yuba watershed. Your support has never been more critical. Please give by the December 31 deadline. buff.ly/JWxRpcj
- Van Norden Meadow. Photo by The Yuba Project Find out more about our Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project here: buff.ly/RjUAusQ
- As we approach the 25th anniversary of the South Yuba River’s Wild & Scenic designation on January 1, 2026, we revisit the documentary STORIES OF THE YUBA. More than a documentary, it’s a love letter to the South Yuba River and the people who fought to protect it. WATCH IT HERE: buff.ly/gBEweHX
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- Explore Official Wild & Scenic Film Festival Merchandise featuring the artwork of Jeremy Collins buff.ly/qPqx8MY @wildscenicfilms.bsky.social
- Tomorrow is the LAST DAY to get a specially priced Early Bird Pass for SYRCL's upcoming Wild & Scenic Film Festival! This is the lowest price for passes in 2026, and buying early helps the festival too. You can get your pass today by going to wildandscenicfilmfestival.org
- SYRCL's Wild & Scenic Film Festival passes with early bird pricing are now on sale. A limited number of these specially priced passes are available through 12/12. The full lineup of films will be released in mid-December along with additional regularly priced passes and tickets More: buff.ly/44bLKJA
- We are halfway to our #GivingTuesday $10K Match Challenge, and we need your help to reach our $10,000 goal! Today, your gifts will have 3X the impact on the programs that are making a difference in our community and for the Yuba. Give today at YubaRiver.org
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- Giving Tuesday is here, and the action is just getting started! The SYRCL Board of Directors has challenged us to a #GivingTuesday $10K Match Challenge, and we are 25% of the way there. Give today at YubaRiver.org
- Dr. Zettler-Mann’s presentation, titled “Our Connected Landscape: How water, forests, climate and people intersect,” explored the interconnections between our forests, water systems, air quality, and living ecosystems. WATCH HERE: buff.ly/BvyCeE7
- The PERMIT Act would undermine state authority to protect rivers like the Yuba by fast-tracking permits and reducing public oversight. When this bill moves, we'll need your voice. Find out more here: buff.ly/GjeuRDC Follow SYRCL for action alerts and visit YubaRiver.org to understand what's at stake
- Got problems with beaver? Help is here! Celebrate with us the launch of the first-ever California Beaver Help Desk! With this new online portal now live, beaver problems can become beaver solutions throughout all of California. buff.ly/N3o55ck
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- Reposted by South Yuba River Citizens LeagueThis summer, American Rivers began a multi-year effort with @yubariverpeople.bsky.social and the U.S. Forest Service to find out how many "lost meadows" there really are in California's North Yuba watershed. The results are surprising! 🌾 Read our findings: www.americanrivers.org/2025/11/redi...
- Indigenous communities have always known: environmental stewardship begins with gratitude and reciprocity. This November, we've highlighted Wild & Scenic Film Festival films that celebrate this wisdom alongside community-driven renewal and creative solutions to waste. Watch now at buff.ly/0ecCg8q
- The application period for SYRCL's 2026 Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship is Open. APPLY TODAY! buff.ly/z4pfSFy Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:55pm.
- Congress is back in session, and the fight for clean water continues. The PERMIT Act would undermine state authority to protect rivers like the South Yuba by fast-tracking permits and reducing public oversight. When this bill moves, we'll need your voice. Find out more here: buff.ly/GjeuRDC
- Last year, SYRCL received a grant from the Wildlife Conservation Board Block Grant being administered by Point Blue Conservation Science and the Sierra Meadows Partnership (SMP) to plan restoration in two North Yuba wetlands: Galiano Fen and Haypress West Meadow. Read More Here: buff.ly/bCmKGAo
