Yuba River Salmon Return Numbers: September – November 2025
This year, Chinook salmon returns are the highest they’ve been in a decade. At the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), we track Chinook…
Restoration, education, and more
Today, SYRCL is working on a number of key actions to help restore and strengthen native fisheries in the Yuba River watershed:
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restoration in the lower Yuba River watershed through projects such as Long Bar and Hallwood that remediate the effects of hydraulic mining and create more habitat for salmon and steelhead.
to increase awareness regarding Yuba Salmon restoration. SYRCL will utilize media, online platforms and present at local venues to promote the importance of a healthy watershed and fisheries.
necessary to develop supported actions for Yuba Salmon in the lower Yuba River watershed. Actions include finalizing important management reports such as the Lower Yuba River Restoration Action Plan. SYRCL will also continue to monitor water temperature and other water quality parameters throughout the lower Yuba River.
to restore the keynote anadromous fish to the historic reaches of their watershed to improve the overall health of the Yuba River watershed.
This year, Chinook salmon returns are the highest they’ve been in a decade. At the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), we track Chinook…
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