Upcoming SYRCL Spring Events
Spring is fast approaching and our events calendar is rapidly filling. Check out this exciting event lineup brought to you by SYRCL this spring. We hope you will join us and show your support for the Yuba River! Details
River Monitoring Program
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SYRCL Celebrates 20 Years of River Monitoring
SYRCL is embarking on its 20th year of River Monitoring, and we need you! We are seeking dedicated, environmentally-driven volunteers to monitor water quality at 35 sites throughout the Yuba watershed. The vast amount of water quality data we have collected over the last 19 years has been crucial in protecting and restoring the Yuba River watershed. Join our team and help us celebrate this milestone year! Details
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Yellow Sediment Plume Affects River Cleanup – UPDATE
UPDATE AS OF SEPTEMBER 26th: In partnership with multiple agencies and organizations, Nevada County has identified the possible source and property for Friday’s plume on the South Yuba River. Additionally, as of Tuesday, September 24th, both No Swim Advisories on the Middle and South Forks of the Yuba have been lifted because tests have come back that the water is safe for swimming. Details
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Join a Citizen Science Research Team
Get hands-on field research experience in our own backyard. Join us for volunteer field days on Thursday, August 22, Saturday, September 7 and Sunday, September 15. Details
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Surface and Groundwater Crucial for a Sustainable Water Future
Last week the community turned out to hear Dr. Zeno Levy speak about his recent USGS groundwater study. Learn more about what the USGS has to say about groundwater in the Yuba River watershed.
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A History of Mining: Is the Yuba Watershed still Plagued with Mercury?
The California Gold Rush brought dramatic changes to the Yuba River landscape and we can see evidence of this throughout the watershed. Four years ago, we set out to understand the impact of abandoned mines on water quality and our local community. We spent the last several years collecting data. Here’s what we learned. Details
