Hotter temperatures plus a holiday weekend, along with lessened pandemic fears, has the South Yuba River Citizens League ready to step up education efforts for water recreationists. The league’s Communications and Engagement Director, Betsy Brunner, says Friday is also the first day of an official fire ban that will stay in place all season in the canyon…

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Brunner says this is also the third year of informational bandanas being handed out at the popular Bridgeport and Highway 49 crossings. It includes a map of all 39 miles of the stretch of the river designated “wild and scenic”…

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The bandanas are also available in Spanish as well as English and guests at those crossings will also see signs in both those languages. Meanwhile, the river ambassador and volunteer programs are back, after being suspended last year by the pandemic. But Brunner says staffing will remain low this weekend, due to the current restrictions. However, that should improve when the tier system is expected to be lifted on June 15th. If you’re interested in being an ambassador, go to the SYRCL website.