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.
About SYRCL
The South Yuba River Citizens League was founded in 1983 by grassroots activists determined to protect the South Yuba River from dams. Ultimately, SYRCL won permanent protections for 39 miles of the South Yuba River under California’s Wild and Scenic Rivers Act.
Today, SYRCL is the central hub of community activism to protect, restore, and celebrate the Yuba River watershed. With decades of achievements, 3,500 members, and 1,300 active volunteers, SYRCL is doing great things for the Yuba watershed. Together, we are extending our powerful coalition from the Sierra to the sea.
Restoration
We protect and restore the Yuba watershed.
We UNITE the community
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Events
Throughout the year, SYRCL hosts events to keep the community engaged, involved, and informed . All our events support our mission to unite the community to protect and restore the watershed.
Volunteering
SYRCL Volunteers are passionate about protecting the Yuba watershed and our planet. We offer volunteer opportunities for all ages and skill levels so you can take action for positive change.
Membership
As one of the largest grassroots river organizations in the country, SYRCL’s continued effectiveness as an advocate and change agent depends on having a membership base that is thriving and engaged.
Keeping Current
Our latest Events, Projects, News and Issues
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…
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Gifts for the 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.
