SYRCL Submits Comments to Federal Commission Re-Licensing Dams on the South and Middle Yuba Rivers
For the past fifty years, dams in the upper South Yuba and Middle Yuba River watersheds have diverted 70% of the…
Take action to meet our water needs — without another big dam.
Have you heard about the controversial plan to build the 275-foot Centennial Dam on the Bear River?
In the 21st century, dams are a last resort because they harm the environment and have skyrocketing costs. Today, smart water managers are using sustainable and innovative solutions to meet future water needs.
We don’t need a new dam generating more polluting sprawl and traffic. Let’s work together to increase our water supply by restoring our forests and meadows, and use the water we do have more wisely.
More than half of the water in the upper Middle and South Yuba River watersheds is diverted to the Bear River.
Will they take more in the future when Centennial doesn’t fill?
For the past fifty years, dams in the upper South Yuba and Middle Yuba River watersheds have diverted 70% of the…
The South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and a coalition of seven local and national conservation organizations filed formal comments (see…
SYRCL and a coalition of conservation groups recently filed a document with the federal government commenting on the completeness of studies conducted…
Despite opposition from the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) and other conservation organizations, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has…
Pledge to become a Centennial Dam Watchdog
We’ve assembled a strong team of Dam Watchdogs. Together, we are scrutinizing every angle of the Centennial Dam project and raising awareness of the impacts on the Yuba and Bear Rivers, water supply and wildlife.
With your help, we’ll shine a light on the project so the community knows what the dangers could be for the two watersheds.