2026 Yuba River Salmon Return Numbers So Far: Slower Start, Warmer Water, and What It Means for Recovery
At SYRCL, we track Chinook salmon returns closely because healthy populations of this keystone species are a key indicator of a…
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Yuba River Salmon Return Numbers: September – November 2025
This year, Chinook salmon returns are the highest they’ve been in a decade. At the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL), we track Chinook…
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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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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…
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Trump Administration Proposes Weakening Protections for Yuba Salmon
The Trump Administration has proposed removing habitat damage through direct action – such as gravel mining or dewatering side channels—from the…
