For the land, water, wildlife, and people.
We work to protect and restore the Yuba River watershed through hands-on restoration, education, and community inspiration. We focus on steady, long-term care that makes a real difference today and for generations to come.
Restoration
Our restoration work restarts natural processes giving agency back to the environment to function as it should
Education
We focus on outdoor, experiential education for the kids who will be the environmental leaders of tomorrow
Advocacy
Since our founding, we have defended the Yuba River time and time again. As effective advocates, we know when to mobilize the community for direct action and when to send in diplomats for quiet negotiations.
Inspiration
Considered one of the nation’s premier environmental and adventure film festivals, SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival combines stellar filmmaking, beautiful cinematography, and first-rate storytelling.
Our Impact
For the Yuba. For the long run.
Restoration
We protect and restore the Yuba watershed.
Education
We connect young people to the river and to the responsibility of protecting it.
Our educational efforts recognize students of all ages and abilities. We focus on outdoor, experiential education for the kids who will be the environmental leaders of tomorrow. Our efforts are equally focused on policy makes who affect the legislation required for enduring positive change.
Get Involved
Fight for the Yuba and everything that depends on it.
Donate
Many ways to donate! There are lots of ways you can contribute to SYRCL’s mission. All gifts are welcome!
Volunteer
We offer volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels so you can take action for positive change.
Membership
SYRCL’s effectiveness as an advocate depends on having a membership base that is engaged.
Featured News
California Needs a Clear Path for Safeguarding Its Outstanding Waters
California has spent billions of dollars restoring rivers, lakes, and streams after they have been damaged by pollution, development, altered landscapes, and other pressures. This restoration is essential work, but there is another, often overlooked, part of protecting clean water: making sure our outstanding waters don’t become degraded in the first place. California already has a powerful tool for doing just that. It simply hasn’t made much use of it. Under the Clean Water Act’s antidegradation framework, states can designate exceptional waters as Outstanding National Resource Waters, or ONRWs. ONRW designation can be the highest level of water quality protection available…
Latest Updates
People Can Save A River
Protecting our beloved Yuba River watershed depends on the support of a thriving and engaged membership. Join our Emerald Circle, sponsor our events, or help SYRCL lead the fight for the Yuba years to come by making a legacy gift through your will or estate plan.
