IMPORTANT UPDATE:
The SYRCL office is closed until further notice but staff are working remotely. Meetings will be held via phone or video call, postponed, or canceled. Additionally, all SYRCL events through July 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.
Keeping Current
Despite the impacts of COVID-19 the Wild & Scenic Film Festival On Tour continues with numerous Live Virtual Events and Digital On-Demand Screenings taking place in August, leading into a busy fall tour schedule. Details
The South Yuba River has seen an unprecedented number of visitors this summer, leaving behind unsightly litter and garbage on beaches and trails. We are calling on our community to help “Protect Your Happy Place” during SYRCL’s 23rd Annual Yuba River Cleanup. We are passionate about protecting the beautiful Yuba River and our river community, that’s why we will be hosting a different kind of river cleanup this year. Details
Local river communities are feeling the impact of increased visitorship on the South Yuba River. Due to COVID-19 shutdowns, many people from outside the local area are searching for a quiet place to cool off this summer and the South Yuba River has been impacted more than usual. With recreation sites closed around the state, visitors are flocking to the South Yuba River to enjoy its emerald green pools. Details
Wild for the Yuba is going virtual! Due to the impacts of COVID-19, SYRCL’s annual auction has been moved to a virtual setting this year. Featured items include JetBlue airline tickets and passes to Pier 39 and the Sacramento Zoo. Details
Every January for the past 18 years, the streets of Nevada City and Grass Valley have filled with activists, environmentalists, authors, artists, audiences and filmmakers alike, all celebrating at SYRCL’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival. This year, due to the uncertainty of Covid-19, we are transitioning to a completely virtual platform. Details