Fishing the lower Yuba? Stay Current on Do’s and Don’ts
The Yuba River watershed has unique regulations that vary throughout the year and through different stretches and tributaries. Read on for a summary of regulations. Details
Issues and Causes
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Where & How to Safely See Salmon
While we are unable to run our Salmon Excursions this year, you can still get out and watch fall run Chinook Salmon spawn in the Lower Yuba. Read on for where to find them and how to safely view them. Details
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Ask a SYRCL Scientist: What’s Going On With These Fish?
The Yuba River Watershed is full of curiosities. In “Ask a Scientist” we explore the questions you send us about observations you made while recreating around the watershed. We recently received a great question from Diana Gardener. Details
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SYRCL’s Statement on NID Election Campaign Mailer
A misleading mailer, sent by Rich Johansen, a candidate for the Nevada Irrigation District Board of Directors, implies that SYRCL is a “backer” of his opponent, John Norton.
As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, SYRCL cannot and does not engage in any political activity, and as an organization SYRCL does not support, oppose, or contribute to any candidates for elected office—period. Details
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Fire and Water on the Yuba
This past August, our community and watershed faced a challenge we all knew was likely but hoped would never happen; the Jones Fire burned in the South Yuba River canyon, destroying 21 homes and structures. When the smoke cleared, we were left with a new landscape. Details
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What do you know about the Idaho-Maryland Mine?
Did you know that the Idaho-Maryland Mine, located in Grass Valley, is one of the oldest mines in our region? In the last 20 years, three different companies have attempted to make the mine operational again. SYRCL is watchdogging the project due to negative mining impacts within the Yuba and Bear River watersheds from past operations. Details
