Today, SYRCL works on behalf of the Yuba River watershed on a range of issues related to ecosystem health and the watershed as a whole. However, the scope of our work is not unequivocally defined by the watershed’s physical boundaries but rather is determined by the potential impacts and threats to the watershed. SYRCL’s diverse programs and work therefore mirror the interconnected nature of water and ecosystems, both natural and human made. Together, we are extending our powerful coalition from the Sierra to the sea.

SYRCL is the central hub of community activism to protect, restore, and celebrate the Yuba River watershed. With almost 40 years of achievements, 3,500 members and 1,300 active volunteers, SYRCL is doing great things for the Yuba watershed. We advocate for free-flowing rivers and oppose unnecessary new dams. We work to save wild salmon and healthy ecosystems by restoring mountain meadows and salmon habitat in the lower Yuba River. We inspire activism across the globe with our environmental film festival. We house the Yuba River Waterkeeper program, connected to the national Waterkeeper movement. Additionally, SYRCL founded and continues to operate and grow the nationally recognized Wild & Scenic Film Festival and On Tour program.

SYRCL is a financially sustainable non-profit organization with a year-round staff of 25. The organization is based in Nevada City, California, a charming foothill town on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada, with an impassioned sense of community. Guided by our mission to “unite the community to protect and restore the Yuba River watershed,” our organizational vision and values direct our work. More information at www.yubariver.org.