The South Yuba River Citizens League’s Annual River Cleanup is turning 27 this year and registration to participate is open at www.yubariver.org .
Each September since 1997, as part of a larger cleanup effort called California Coastal Cleanup Day, SYRCL has organized an annual Yuba River Cleanup event uniting the community to remove the trash that sadly builds up throughout the Yuba River watershed. In 2024, the Cleanup coincides with National Public Lands Day, furthering the reach of the event. More than 800,000 people visit the Yuba watershed each summer.
From locals to out-of-town visitors, everyone has an impact on the river. Most who visit recreate with intention, valuing the fragility of the ecosystem, packing out what they have packed in, cleaning up after their dogs, and not starting any fires. Unfortunately, either through carelessness or ignorance, not everyone is so respectful.
By the end of “river season,” the Yuba needs a little help from the community that loves it. SYRCL invites the watershed community to participate in this year’s Annual Yuba River Cleanup on Saturday, September 28, 2024 – a day to revitalize the Yuba River Watershed. You can sign up by going to SYRCL’s website at www.
yubariver.org . With nearly 30 sites to clean, SYRCL needs at least 500-800 volunteers to haul out trash and debris across more than 80 miles of creeks, streams, and rivers.
From 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.
m. on September 28, individual volunteers, families, groups, and organizations gather at sites with experienced leaders who will provide guidance and supplies. Afterwards, volunteers are invited to come together as a community and celebrate! SYRCL is holding its Volunteer Appreciation Party at Pioneer Park in Nevada City from 12:00 p.
m. to 3:00 p.m.
All Cleanup volunteers who are signed up by September 20th are welcome to gather for shared victories, lunch, music, and celebration. If you can’t participate on the official Cleanup Day, you still have an opportunity to be part of the movement. Between September 21st and 27th, from 8:30 a.
m. to 5:30 p.m.
, you can sign up for a self-guided cleanup. Swing by the SYRCL office at 313 Railroad Ave, Nevada City CA 95959 to pick up your essential materials – trash-pickers, bags, gloves, and more. Once your mission is complete, return the supplies and data cards to the SYRCL office on the same day.
It’s a simple yet impactful way to create ripples of change. “The Yuba is so important to everyone in this community. One of the best ways we can ‘show up’ for the Yuba is to help keep it clean,” says SYRCL’s Executive Director, Aaron Zettler-Mann.
“Showing up for the Yuba to help pick up the dog waste, plastics, and other trash helps protect the health of the river and everything downstream which is where that trash ultimately ends up.” Together for Tomorrow is the theme of this year’s Yuba River Cleanup. Small actions lead to big changes, especially when a community comes together.
Lend your time, your hands, and your passion and join SYRCL to help keep the Yuba beautiful and healthy. Find out all you need to know about SYRCL’s Annual Yuba River Cleanup Event by going to www.yubariver.
org or you can contact SYRCL’s Community Engagement Manager, Emily Wilson, at 530-265-5961 x 201 or at [email protected] SYRCL would like to thank all the organizations, businesses, and individuals who help sponsor the 2024 Yuba River Cleanup..
