Volunteer Spotlight: Betty Webb
I am 88 years old and love to volunteer whenever I am able. My fellow volunteers are wonderful and I love being with them! I also love that the Yuba is a wild river for a 39-mile stretch. Read more >>
Announcements, News and Updates
Record-Breaking Cleanup
In the words of Kurt Lorenz, long-time SYRCL volunteer who helped remove nearly 1,000 pounds of garbage from the South Yuba Primitive Campground after a 3-mile hike Saturday, “This is why we do it.” We plan and coordinate, we fundraise and educate, we collaborate and volunteer to maintain a beautiful river, to protect water quality and to safeguard habitat for the wildlife that call our rivers and creeks home. Read more >>
River Ambassadors Break Records This Season
We have had another stupendous River Ambassador season at the Yuba. Thanks to their passion and dedication, our River Ambassadors spoke to a record-number of Yuba River visitors; 9,643 to be exact! They picked up 7,935 pieces of trash, handed out 463 bio-degradable dog waste bags, and picked up 583 piles of dog waste. Read more >>
Volunteer Spotlight: Sasha Benson
Sasha is a new River Ambassador this year and we have so enjoyed her smile and enthusiasm! She has grown into a wonderful Ambassador for the Yuba River. Sasha has already volunteered for several weekend days—including the 4th of July—to help keep the Yuba clean and safe for all! read more >>