Every weekend, thousands of people from near and far venture to the majestic South Yuba River to relax and refresh in its sparkling emerald pools. Unfortunately, every weekend broken glass, trash, and other kinds of waste are left behind putting the Yuba at risk of being “loved to death.” Read more
Yesterday, the South Yuba was flowing at 4,000 cfs. In the summer swim months, flows are closer to 50-100cfs. This means it is not safe to swim, and the old adage of “stay alive by staying out” is in full effect. Details
Melinda Booth and SYRCL, along with nine other California Coastkeeper groups, are featured in the most recent edition of Vanity Fair. Details
On Saturday, September 16, a record number of volunteers turned out to participate in the Yuba River Cleanup! Thank you for rolling up your sleeves, pulling on your boots, and for getting dirty with us in celebration of the 20th Annual Yuba River Cleanup. The results were astounding! Get the stats
The heat of summer is upon us, the flows are low and the cool waters of the Yuba River beckon. At SYRCL, we always encourage safe and responsible river recreation. Learn more about a few simple steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones while at the river. Enjoy the Yuba River safely with these three safety precautions — LOOK, GRIP, PROTECT. More…
We have had another stupendous River Ambassador season at the Yuba. Thanks to their passion and dedication, our River Ambassadors spoke to a record-number of Yuba River visitors; 9,643 to be exact! They picked up 7,935 pieces of trash, handed out 463 bio-degradable dog waste bags, and picked up 583 piles of dog waste. Read more >>
