August is National Make-A-Will Month

Plan Ahead: A Free Way to Protect What You Love

August is National Make-A-Will Month — a fitting moment to make sure your legacy reflects your values, for your loved ones and for the Yuba River watershed.

We’re glad to offer our supporters a free, easy way to get started: FreeWill, an online tool that helps you create a will or trust in about 20 minutes, at no cost.

Creating your plan now means:

• Your wishes are documented — clearly, so nothing is left to guesswork.
• Your loved ones are cared for — without added stress during a difficult time.
• You have peace of mind — knowing the future is planned for, not left to chance.

It’s one of the most meaningful gifts you can give your family — and, if you choose, the Yuba River.

Have you already included SYRCL in your will or trust? Let us know — we’d love to thank you.

Prefer to give in a different way? Tax-smart strategies like gifts of appreciated stock or Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from your IRA can support clean water and healthy forests while potentially lowering your tax bill. To learn more, request our 2026 Tax Smart Giving Guide here.