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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 1d

The application period for SYRCL's 2026 Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship is Open.
APPLY TODAY!
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Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:55pm.

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 2d

The main objective of this portion of the project was to reconnect Lytton Creek with the Lytton Fan to activate a significant part of the floodplain in Van Norden Meadow, providing hydrologic and ecological benefits to a dry section of the meadow.

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 2d

Phase 2 focused on restoring the Lytton Fan within the larger 485-acre Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project.

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 2d

SYRCL’s Van Norden Meadow Restoration Reaches Major Milestone: Lytton Creek Reconnected to Historic Floodplain
SYRCL is excited to share that Phase 2 of the Van Norden Meadow Restoration Project was completed this year!
READ MORE: buff.ly/EEyAY7w

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 3d

On January 1, 2001, the South Yuba River officially became designated Wild & Scenic under California law. That moment didn’t just protect a river; it honored a movement.
READ MORE HERE: buff.ly/J52FqZq

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 6d

So this Halloween, if you’re looking for the real undead, skip the haunted house and head to the Yuba. The salmon are back... and they’re dying to make a difference.

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 6d

But don’t grab your garlic just yet as these spooky fish are ecological superheroes. As they fall apart, they release nutrients that feed everything from insects to bears to the very trees along the riverbank.

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 6d

They’re baaack… from the spawning grounds!
Meet the ZOMBIE SALMON OF THE YUBA. After swimming hundreds of miles upstream to spawn, these heroic Chinook start falling apart… literally. Their skin sloughs off, their eyes cloud over, and their bodies begin to decompose WHILE THEY'RE STILL ALIVE!!! 😱

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The Nature Conservancy Science @science.nature.org · 7d

🌳 Restoration thinning is helping drought-stressed forests stay resilient. A five-year study found thinned ponderosa pines held more moisture, reducing stress and wildfire risk.

Showing that smarter forest management can strengthen ecosystems in a changing climate. https://nature.ly/490s94l

Five Years of Hourly Soil Water Potential Monitoring Demonstrates Forest Thinning Benefits in the North American Southwest

North American Southwest semi-arid forests are experiencing unprecedented stress due to the combination of the 21st century megadrought and abnormally dense, young forest stands. Restoration thinning...

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 7d

Did you know that nearly 2 out of 3 US adults still don’t have an up-to-date will? We’ve partnered with FreeWill to make this step easier than ever. In just 20 minutes, you can create or update your will for free and find additional resources to plan wisely. Start Your Plan Here: buff.ly/KW6HkrP

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Maven's Notebook @mavensnotebook.com · 9d

North Yuba River salmon reintroduction efforts enter second year with spawning, fertilization of 350,000 spring-run chinook salmon eggs #cawater mavensnotebook.com/2025/10/28/c...

CDFW: North Yuba River salmon reintroduction efforts enter second year with spawning, fertilization of 350,000 spring-run chinook salmon eggs

From the Department of Fish and Wildlife: The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) and its partners have initiated a second year of spring-run Chinook salmon reintroduction efforts into h...

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 8d

WHY did six South Yuba River Citizens League staff and volunteers spend Friday, October 10th dismantling cattle exclusion fencing in Loney Meadow?
FIND OUT HERE: buff.ly/fUb3Zwm

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 9d

Every year, we house upwards of 100 special guests from out-of-town, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the hospitality of this community. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with Wild & Scenic Film Festival guests, and a great way to earn some free access to sessions!
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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 10d

This Scholarship is offered each year to a graduating senior pursuing a degree in an environmental field (science, advocacy, education, art, communication, technology, sustainability, etc.). We have offered this $4,000 scholarship ($1,000/year for four years) annually to local students since 2002.

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 10d

The application period for SYRCL's 2026 Environmentalist of the Year Scholarship is Open.
APPLY TODAY!
buff.ly/yGq63Iz
Application Deadline: January 31, 2026 at 11:55pm.

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 13d

Join SYRCL education staff and the river guides at H2O Adventures on a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon.
November 2nd Tour Registration Closes Sunday 10/26: buff.ly/1AYlCVU
November 8th Tour Registration Closes 11/3: buff.ly/Iv3j27H

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 15d

The Yuba-Bear Hydroelectric Project spans the Middle Yuba, South Yuba, and Bear Rivers. Built in the 1960s, the system includes 13 dams, 11 reservoirs, and 4 powerhouses. It supplies water and electricity across the region, but it also diverts water away from creeks and rivers.
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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 16d

Calling all artists! Submit your 2D, 3D, or Photography pieces by October 28th for just $35. Show your art during the 24th annual film festival, February 19–28, 2026, and inspire action while celebrating the beauty of nature. Submit your artwork by going to buff.ly/ew5rWto

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 17d

Through SYRCL’s participation in the River Management Team, we receive monthly updates on the number of Chinook and steelhead utilizing the ladders at Daguerre Point Dam. This year, Chinook salmon passage numbers are approximately twice those observed in 2024.
Read more here: buff.ly/ewXg8o3

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 20d

Together, we’re making a difference. From delivering environmental education, raising up the next generation of river stewards, and inspiring action through the Wild & Scenic Film Festival, your support helps make it possible.
Let’s keep going. Let’s protect the Yuba River — together.
YubaRiver.org

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 21d

As we approach January 1, 2026, we mark a profound milestone: 25 years since the South Yuba River’s State Wild & Scenic designation took effect. Key to that effort was one powerful and often underestimated force: John Burton.
Read more about John Burton's legacy on the Yuba here: buff.ly/k9xXkTJ

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South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 22d

Every year, we house upwards of 100 special guests from out-of-town, which simply wouldn’t be possible without the generosity and hospitality of this community. This is a unique opportunity to spend time with WSFF guests, and a great way to earn some free access to sessions!
More: buff.ly/3pw1udK

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 23d

Have you always wanted to know more about salmon spawning on the Yuba River?
Join SYRCL and H2O Adventures on a float trip down the lower Yuba to see spawning salmon.
Open to ages 4 and up.
REGISTER HERE: buff.ly/ZcELQN5

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 24d

California has a long history of protecting its unique biodiversity for future generations. This bill continues that history by ensuring that our state's imperiled fish and wildlife will be protected even if the federal government walks away from its wildlife conservation responsibilities.

South Yuba River Citizens League @yubariverpeople.bsky.social · 24d

AB 1319 would also improve protections against the illegal trafficking of wildlife species, including protecting against the weakening of federal wildlife trafficking laws.

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