IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The South Yuba River Citizens League office is closed until further notice but staff are working remotely. Meetings are currently being held via phone or video call. Additionally, all SYRCL events have been canceled, rescheduled or transitioned to online. We are actively monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will update our webpage and social media with any changes. For inquiries, please visit our staff page and reach out to the appropriate personnel.
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On April 28, 2021 the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors declared a drought emergency for their service area. Two weeks later Governor Newson expanded the State’s drought emergency to cover 41 of California’s 58 counties. Nevada County has been categorized within the two most extreme tiers for drought by NOAA. As water levels read more >>
While you may have seen them out and about already (perhaps on the hunt for a mate) summer is the time northwestern pond turtles are searching for nesting sites. If you see one, it is best to just watch from afar. Read on to learn more about the Yuba River’s only native species of turtle. read more >>
How can we teach our guests river safety and etiquette? Read some tips from our River Ambassador program (a collaboration with State Parks) that will help you talk to people about staying safe at the river and keeping the community safe as well.
SYRCL is happy to announce Skyler Meinholz, a Nevada Union High School Senior, as the 2021 recipient of the Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship. This scholarship, administered by SYRCL, is offered annually to graduating high school seniors who have demonstrated a commitment to the environment. An outdoor enthusiast and activist, Skyler, has volunteered with SYRCL over the years during read more >>
Parking outside of designated parking spots can lead to some dire consequences at the river. The threat of a $162 fine is not the primary reason people should park responsibly. Safety is.