Take action to meet our water needs — without another big dam.
Protect Bear River
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.
If built, Centennial Dam would…
Flood the last nine miles of publicly-accessible, free-flowing river on the Bear River
Destroy fish and wildlife habitat, beloved swimming holes, and Native American sites
Decimate 2,200 acres of forested river canyon – including riparian and wetland areas.
SYRCL and a coalition of conservation groups recently filed three documents with the federal government commenting on the terms and conditions…
Get Involved
Pledge to become a Centennial Dam Watchdog
Packs Matter
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.