See message below from Patrick Koepele, Executive Director:
Dear Friends,
For more than forty years, we’ve worked side by side to protect and restore the Tuolumne River — from forest headwaters in the Sierra Nevada to Bay Area taps. Today, I’m honored to share the next step in that story.
Tuolumne River Trust is now Yosemite Rivers Alliance.
Our new name reflects the truth our work has always shown: the wellbeing of one river depends on the health of the surrounding land, forests, and communities too. The Tuolumne, Merced, and Stanislaus flow together through the Greater Yosemite Region, shaping the communities and lives that depend on their waters.
This change isn’t just about a name — it’s about embracing the scale of what’s needed to meet today’s challenges. Wildfire, drought, and declining salmon runs don’t stop at watershed boundaries, and neither can we. Together, we will work to protect the health of this remarkable region, from Yosemite National Park and the Sierra Nevada Wilderness, through the San Joaquin Valley, and to the San Francisco Bay Area.
What hasn’t changed is who we are: stewards of watershed wellbeing, guided by love for people, wildlife, and the water that connects us all.
To everyone who has been part of this journey — thank you. You’ve helped us build the foundation for this moment. Now, we invite you to help us shape what flows next.
Join us for our Brand Launch Celebration Weekend, November 7–9:
Friday: Keep Yosemite Flowing Trivia Night at Bear Tent Brewing in Jamestown
Saturday: Salmon Festival — free, family-friendly celebration in Knights Ferry
Sunday: Paddle with the Salmon — guided kayak trip on the Tuolumne near La Grange
I hope you’ll come raise a glass, paddle a river, and celebrate the community that makes this work possible.
With gratitude and excitement for what’s ahead,
Patrick Koepele
Executive Director
Yosemite Rivers Alliance