THE YUBA PROJECT
A Portrait of the Yuba River
The Yuba Project is a storytelling non-profit expressing the profound energy of the Yuba River Watershed and its relationships through photography and artistic media. We partner with organizations and communities working to foster connection, provide advocacy, and inspire conservation of the watershed.
We aim to amplify…
the efforts of individuals, community groups, and organizations dedicated to protecting and celebrating the extraordinary landscapes and life of the Yuba River Watershed. Through visual narratives and thoughtful storytelling, we aim to highlight conservation efforts, document environmental stewardship, and inspire deeper connections between people and the natural beauty of this remarkable watershed, from the Sierra to the sea.
The Yuba provides…
life, recreation, and connection to millions of people across Northern California. It is home to diverse and stunning ecosystems, from the granite slabs of the Sierra to the grassy marshes of the California Delta, and for thousands of years has been the Ancestral Homeland of the Nisenan Tribe.
Despite its importance and beauty, the Yuba River is a place that has been, and continues to be, deeply impacted by the Anthropocene age. From the collapse of the salmon to the ecocide wrought by California’s Gold Rush, the Yuba has a complex history that continues to evolve just like the river itself.
The Yuba Project is a direct response to a deep love for the Yuba River by a team of Nevada City-grown artists. We believe that art and storytelling can be incredible tools for educating and advocating for the better preservation of this land and for its return to a balanced state.
Inspired by the Yuba, this art project is a way to give back to our home.
About Us
Jack Devlin was born in the Bay Area and grew up in Nevada City: When he thinks of home, he thinks of the Yuba. From an early age, he combined his passion for art and his desire to protect the environment through nature photography. For his senior project in high school, he co-created with his friend Nathan Potter The South Yuba, a photo book about the Yuba River with all proceeds going to SYRCL. He enjoys working on long-form photographic stories that explore the identities of places, the communities they contain, and the ways they connect. He currently works in Nigeria as a photographer for Africa Nature Investors Foundation.
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