SYRCL Welcomes Two New AmeriCorps to the Team
SYRCL is excited to formally welcome our newest AmeriCorps to the team: Abby Messe, River Monitoring Coordinator, and Reed Herbison, Restoration Coordinator
About SYRCL
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Honoring Jim Wofford, 1947 – 2023
We at SYRCL were deeply saddened by the news that Jim Wofford passed away on September 18. Jim was an extraordinary volunteer who worked on conservation projects across the entire Yuba watershed – from field work and tree planting to water quality testing and greenhouse gas monitoring. A SYRCL member and volunteer since 1989, Jim was awarded “Volunteer of the Year” in 2011. He lived the life of a true citizen scientist and helped SYRCL advance its work in restoring our headwater meadows and the lower Yuba River.
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Gifts of Appreciated Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
In addition to cash donations, SYRCL also accepts gifts of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds (“securities”). A gift of appreciated securities could offer significant benefits to donors, such as an immediate charitable deduction for the full market value of the stock and avoidance of capital gains taxes that would normally be due upon sale.
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New Faces and Titles at SYRCL
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) is continuing to grow in order to fulfill its mission to protect and preserve the Yuba River Watershed. With that, some staff have shifted into new positions, we’ve had new hires to fill vacant positions, and we’ve added new jobs to expand our capacity.
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Aaron Zettler-Mann Promoted to SYRCL Executive Director
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) proudly announces the appointment of Aaron Zettler-Mann as its new Executive Director, marking a significant step in the organization’s ongoing commitment to the preservation and restoration of the Yuba River watershed. George Olive, SYRCL’s Board President, announced the board’s decision after a rigorous nationwide search.
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Nevada County Approves Grants for SYRCL’s River Ambassadors and Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project
On August 8, 2023, the Nevada County Board of Supervisors approved two grant award agreements between the County of Nevada and South Yuba River Citizens League for “Outdoor Visitor Safety Fund” grants funded by the American Rescue Plan Act and General Fund dollars from the approved Fiscal Year 2023/2024 budget.
