Latest News & Updates

Large-scale, Multi-benefit Halwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project Transforms Part of the Lower Yuba River

Large-scale, Multi-benefit Halwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project Transforms Part of the Lower Yuba River

After five years of construction, a 157-acre, multi-benefit habitat restoration project that directly benefits native fish like salmon and steelhead in the lower Yuba River is complete.

The Hallwood Side Channel and Floodplain Restoration Project includes nearly two miles of restored side channels and alcoves and more than six miles of seasonally flooded side channels – areas that are essential for fish where they can hide from predators, rest, eat and grow. Recent fish surveys show that steelhead and salmon are already using the new habitat.

Unlocking Community Magic through “Reel Action”: Volunteering at Wild & Scenic Film Festival 
|

Unlocking Community Magic through “Reel Action”: Volunteering at Wild & Scenic Film Festival 

As the curtain rises on the much-anticipated 2024 Wild & Scenic Film Festival (February 15-19, 2024), we find ourselves reflecting on the behind-the-scenes stars who infuse this event with life—the passionate Film Festival volunteers. Drawing from the 2023 post-Wild & Scenic Film Festival volunteer survey, the responses paint a vivid picture of the profound engagement and meaningful connections forged within this community. Additionally, 91% of attendees surveyed expressed that they were “Very likely” to volunteer again. This resounding endorsement speaks volumes about the impact of volunteering on individuals and the enduring sense of community fostered by the festival.

Upper Long Bar Restoration Project Public Outreach

Upper Long Bar Restoration Project Public Outreach

On Thursday, November 2, 2023, representatives from SYRCL, Cramer Fish Sciences, and cbec led a public outreach meeting at the Upper Long Bar Restoration Project, outlining for those in attendance the history of the project, a general overview of the pre-project monitoring and what the project will encompass, and the desired outcomes of the finished project.