Unlocking the Future of Yuba River Salmon: Advocating for Restoration Through Relicensing
On January 16th, SYRCL and our allies in the Foothills Water Network filed comments with the Federal Energy Commission (FERC) requesting formal studies to help restore salmon in the lower Yuba River. Our comments also focused on the YWA’s Final License Application for...
The Yuba Watershed and the Bay-Delta Plan: Interlinked Plumbing and Management
Salmon were once prolific in the Yuba watershed and the Sacramento River Basin. Historically, over 300,000 would return in the fall to spawn in the Yuba. But due to large dams blocking historical habitat, modification of river hydrology, and the lasting impacts of...
The biggest river stories of 2023
Our successes this year are thanks to you — our supporters, partners, allies, and volunteers. As we reflect on the past 12 months of opportunities and incredible wins, we feel pride in what we achieved for your local rivers. We also feel resolve: We must protect...
The U.S. Supreme Court is weakening protections for watersheds. We’re restoring them.
With Clean Water Act protections in jeopardy, on-the-ground restoration is more vital than ever
