Get
involved
Take action
for the rivers
that keep Yosemite flowing.
The health of the Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus Rivers depends on people who are ready to roll up their sleeves, raise their voices, and stand with their communities. Whether you want to volunteer, attend an event, advocate, or join our team, this is your hub for action.
Hands-on ways to protect rivers, restore wildlife habitat, and support community resilience.
Volunteers are the backbone of our work. Each year, hundreds of people join us in the field to plant trees, repair trails, restore floodplains, clean up riverbanks, and support community events. No experience is needed — just a willingness to help.
Volunteer
Types of Volunteer Opportunities
On-the-ground
restoration
Tree planting, meadow restoration, in-stream work days, seed collection, invasive species removal, habitat projects, litter cleanups.
Advocacy
volunteering
Support letter-writing campaigns, help with outreach, represent Yosemite Rivers Alliance at events, and mobilize your community.
Group and
corporate
volunteer days
Customized volunteer experiences for workplaces, schools, and clubs. A great way to support large-scale restoration and team-building.
Be part of the movement — on the river, in the community, and throughout the watershed.
Join us for volunteer workdays, guided hikes, nature walks, family programs, festivals, trainings, and special community gatherings.
Events
Take action
Raise your voice for clean water, healthy forests, and thriving wildlife.
The rivers of the Yosemite region need people who are willing to speak up. From local park planning to statewide water decisions, your voice can shape how these rivers flow and how these communities thrive.
Our policy and advocacy work spans multiple long-term campaigns, rapid-response alerts, and community-driven initiatives. If you want to get involved or learn more about the issues we’re tracking, we’d love to connect you with our Policy Director.
Action
Alerts
Quick actions that make a big impact.
When key decisions arise, we mobilize supporters across the watershed. This is where you’ll find active alerts, petitions, and opportunities to make your voice heard.
What You Can Do
Submit public comments
Sign petitions
Send letters to decision-makers
Support water, forest, and park policies
Respond to urgent alerts during wildfire or drought
Access advocacy trainings and tools
Mobilize your network
Your actions help protect the flows, habitats, and communities that depend on these rivers.
Past
Actions
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Defend the Roadless Rule
Submit your comment to defend our wild forests.
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Defend the Merced
Tell the State Water Board to Protect and Restore the Merced River
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Defend Yosemite
#NationalParkWeek Action Alert: Support Reservations; Support Yosemite
Help shape the future of river protection in the Yosemite region.
Yosemite Rivers Alliance is growing — across restoration, policy, education, community programs, and operations. This section includes all opportunities to join the team.
Work
With Us
Job Openings
Current full-time and part-time positions across our regional hubs.
No openings at this time. Please check back soon.
Requests for Proposals (RFPs)
For consultants, partners, and contractors supporting our programs or organizational needs.
Each listing includes descriptions, requirements, timelines, and how to apply.
No open RFPs at this time. Please check back soon.
Ways to
Give
If you want to support restoration, advocacy, and education programs through your generosity, visit our Support page to learn more.
