Projects

The Yuba Watershed Institute is leading several projects to improve forest health and landscape resilience in the Yuba River Watershed.

South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project

The South Yuba Rim Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project, a collaboration with Nevada County Office of Emergency Services, aims to establish a landscape-level zone of reduced fuel along the north rim of the South Yuba River canyon, extending from Bridgeport in the South Yuba River State Park to Malakoff Diggins State Park, a stretch of approximately 17 miles. Phase 1 involves planning and securing environmental compliance, covering up to 6,900 acres of privately-owned land (including 270 parcels and 219 landowners). Phase 2, starting no earlier than 2026, will focus on implementing fuels reduction treatments on about 800 acres using various methods. Learn more.

Little Deer Creek Landscape Resilience Project

The Little Deer Creek Landscape Resilience Project is an effort to restore resilient forest structure and protect homes, recreational opportunities, and critical water infrastructure in the Little Deer Creek watershed just east of downtown Nevada City. This project is a partnership between the YWI, Sierra Streams Institute, BLM, and the Bear Yuba Land Trust. Learn more.

‘Inimim Forest Restoration Project

The ‘Inimim Forest Restoration Project is the culmination of over 30 years of collaboration between local residents and the U.S Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The project seeks to restore historical forest structure and resilient ecological functioning to over 1,200 acres on Nevada County’s San Juan Ridge. Learn more.

Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project

The Round Mountain Landscape Resilience Project seeks to improve forest health and wildfire resilience to over 1,200 acres of private and federal land between downtown Nevada City and the South Yuba River canyon. This project is a partnership between the YWI, BLM, and the Bear Yuba Land Trust. Learn more.