A local environmental nonprofit will attempt to help park officials manage the South Yuba River State Park in times of extreme budget constraints for the state government. The South Yuba River Citizens League announced on Wednesday the creation of a volunteer-based initiative to perform outreach to reach out to Yuba River users about how local residents and out-of-towners can help keep the river clean, safe and healthy this summer. The River Ambassador Program will provide assistance to park officials in addressing serious risks from fires in the canyon, garbage dumping and water pollution due to unsanitary practices, said SYRCL Executive …














