
Issues and Causes


CA Budget Summary — What’s important for SYRCL members
On January 10, Governor Newsom released his proposal for the 2023-24 state budget – otherwise known as the January Budget. Between…

Proposed Idaho Maryland Mine Final Environmental Impact Report Available for Public Review
In 2021, SYRCL’s Board of Directors unanimously voted to oppose the reopening of the Idaho-Maryland Mine due to the significant potential…

Workshop 1/11/23 — Cannabis Cultivation in the Yuba Watershed: Clarifying Common Misconceptions
Through Growing Green for the Yuba, SYRCL’s goal is to inspire the community to engage in sustainable and ecologically sound cannabis…

Slow Start to the Salmon Season in the Lower Yuba River
Through SYRCL’s participation in the River Management Team (RMT), we get monthly updates on the number of Chinook and steelhead utilizing…

Why should we care about PFAS chemicals?
Polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of chemicals used to make fluoropolymer coatings and products that resist heat, oil, stains, grease,…

The Biggest Threats to the Yuba Watershed and What We Can Do
As 2022 draws to a close, we thought it would be insightful to talk to members of SYRCL’s Science and Policy departments to find out what they consider to be the biggest issues facing the Yuba River watershed now and what we can do to try to mitigate some of those threats.

What To Do About Daguerre Point Dam?
The Daguerre Point Dam was built in 1906 by the Army Corps of Engineers to prevent the flow of debris from…