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 >>
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 >>
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 >>
Not only is Pam a fantastic volunteer and member, she’s been an integral part of our fundraising team. She’s helped us hold membership events to attract critical funds for our education and outreach programs—and she is an enthusiastic speaker about SYRCL’s work and mission. She’s a wonderful ambassador read more >>
“Brennan’s dedication to his volunteer role is comparable to that of a high paid employee. He prefers to work on the toughest projects we do and he always comes over prepared with the highest sense of enthusiasm and adventure. No matter the sacrifice, he is up for midnight runs into snow and rain storms for the sake of SYRCL River Science Department’s data collection efforts. I hope one day too, I can inspire others with my dedication and physical fitness as he did for me.” – Mo Loden, River Monitoring Coordinator read more >>
California became my home in 1976 after vacationing here in 1974. I was totally amazed to be able to ski, raft, and surf all in one day. My career in banking allowed me to own a home in Nevada City to escape from life in the Bay Area. In 1997 I took early retirement and have lived on the South Yuba in Washington ever since. Being a whitewater boater, the next best thing to paddling on the river with all its sounds, smells, and sights, is to live on it. read more >>