The South Yuba River: Still Wild. Still Scenic. Still Worth Fighting For.
On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just…
Issues and Causes
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Power and the River: The Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project and a Once-in-a-Lifetime Opportunity
The Yuba River has always been central to life in our region. It’s a source of clean water, renewable energy, and…
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Yuba River Salmon Return Numbers: March– September 2025
At the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), we track Chinook salmon returns closely because healthy populations of this keystone species…
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From Washington, D.C. to the Yuba: Standing Up for Our Rivers
By Aaron Zettler-Mann, SYRCL’s Executive Director From September 8th to the 12th, I had the privilege of traveling to Washington, D.C….
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The PERMIT Act: A Direct Threat to Clean Water and State Authority
Congress is considering legislation that could dramatically weaken one of the most important tools we have to protect water quality: the…
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Salmon: A Keystone Species of the Yuba River
Why These Iconic Fish Matter More Than You Might Think What Is a Keystone Species And Why It Matters In every…
