One project at a time
Today, SYRCL is working on a number of projects to help restore the Yuba River watershed. You can view all of them below, or browse by project type:
Van Norden meadow (Yayalu Itdeh in Washoe), an important Sierra meadow at the headwaters of the South Yuba River, was purchased in 2012 and saved from development by the Truckee Donner Land Trust, multiple local conservation groups, and thousands of local community members who supported the campaign and raised funds to save this property. SYRCL,…
At SYRCL, invasive plant removal is a key part of mitigating wildfire risk and protecting the abundant density of rare plants native to the foothill’s serpentine soils. Invasive species threaten native species by outcompeting them for valuable resources. Invasive plants like Scotch broom, Spanish broom, and French broom are extremely flammable, and fire germinates their…
The Importance of Aspen Sierra aspen are hot spots for biodiversity, provide critical habitat for native birds and are known for their beautiful fall color and the fluttering of their leaves on warm summer days. As SYRCL continues to work with the Tahoe National Forest on developing comprehensive meadow restoration plans, we focus on hands-on…
To download this map, CLICK HERE To find out more about any of these projects, just click on the name below: Hallwood Project Hammon Bar Lower Long Bar Upper Rose Bar Upper Long Bar
Forest Health Partnership Resources Different organizations from local non-profits, special districts and municipalities, academic institutions, Indigenous communities, private businesses, and state and federal agencies are local partners working together though the Yuba Forest Network. Don’t see your name listed here? Email annemarie@yubariver.org to be added to the list! Local Non-Profits American Rivers Bear Yuba Land…
Relevant videos for Yuba Forest Network projects and learning Forest Health Video Resources Afterburn – The Creek Fire Debate – PBS America’s Forests with Chuck Leavell CA’s Forest News Video Series – USFS, PWS Region 5 The Path to Healthy Headwater Forests, Webinar Recording – PPIC Rebuilding and Resiliency: How We Need to Handle Wildfires From Now On …