In 1983, a small group of concerned citizens banded together to oppose the construction of two dams on the South Yuba River. Twenty-seven years and thousands of supporters later, the South Yuba River Citizens League (SYRCL) stands stronger than ever. The dam projects have been defeated and 39 miles of the South Yuba has become permanently protected under Wild and Scenic designation. A small community demonstrated that people can make a difference; people can protect the place in which they live, work, and play.

SYRCL now collaborates with national, state, and local agencies on a variety of issues including salmon and steelhead restoration in the Yuba River, non-dam flood control, and water quality monitoring. In addition, SYRCL hosts other annual events for the community, including an auction, conferences, and river cleanups.

SYRCL is a community-based educational nonprofit organization committed to the protection, preservation and restoration of the Yuba River and greater Yuba Watershed.

With 27 years of achievements and with over 500 active volunteers, SYRCL is now recognized as the largest and most effective single-watershed group in the United States. Visit the SYRCL homepage.