Understanding Current Fire Bans
Fire bans are in effect for Nevada County and the South Yuba River Canyon. Read more about what these bans mean and forecasts for the summer.
Education
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Sunscreen Slicks & the South Yuba
Over the past several weeks, our River Ambassadors have been fielding questions from river-goers about a slick they are seeing on the water. While an oily film on the water can be the result of a number of things, it is likely a result of thousands of visitors wearing sunscreen. Read more about how sunscreen can impact rivers like the Yuba.
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What are Bees Busy Doing in Our Watershed?
You may be familiar with non-native European honeybees (Apis melifera) because they are used commercially to produce honey and pollinate crops. But what do you know about bees native to our watershed?
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How to Spot Invasive Plants in Our Watershed
Learn about the five most common invasive plants in the Yuba watershed, how they harm native ecosystems and how you can take action to reduce these invasive species. Make a difference in our watershed, sign up for our annual Scotch broom challenge on April 4th. Details
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What Does this Year’s Drought Mean for Our Community?
On April 28, 2021 the Nevada Irrigation District (NID) Board of Directors declared a drought emergency for their service area. Two…
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What is the Yuba River’s Only Native Turtle up to?
The Yuba River’s only native species of turtle.
Though their name indicates otherwise, northwestern pond turtles (Actinemys marmorata), are found in a variety of freshwater environments, including ponds, lakes, streams, rivers, and even irrigation ditches. They like to be in close proximity to basking areas such as logs or rocks, which help turtles to regulate their body temperature, as they spend most of their time in the water.
