Скачать или смотреть The 25th Anniversary of a Wild & Scenic River: JOHN REGAN

Starting on January 1, 2026, and lasting throughout the year, SYRCL will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the South Yuba River's Wild & Scenic designation, a milestone that represents far more than legal protection. It represents proof that ordinary people, united by love of place, can accomplish the extraordinary.

After nearly two decades of tireless organizing, late-night strategy sessions, and countless hours spent in legislative offices and along the banks of the river, 39 miles of the South Yuba officially became protected as a State Wild & Scenic River on January 1, 2001.

That designation didn't just protect the river from dams and development. It affirmed something even bigger: people can save a river.

Throughout 2026, we will be sharing these interviews to honor their legacy and inspire the next generation of river defenders. Below, you'll find our first interview with JOHN REGAN, who was the Wild & Scenic Campaign manager during that time.