Sierra Streams Institute

SIERRA STREAMS

Watershed Monitoring, Research, & Restoration

Connecting Communities Through Science & Outdoor Education

Community-powered outdoor education connecting people with watersheds, wildlife, and the wonder of scientific discovery in the Sierra Nevada.

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Our Mission

Our mission is to promote scientific knowledge and stewardship of Sierra Nevada watersheds through research, restoration, education, and community science.

We promote scientific knowledge and stewardship of Sierra Nevada watersheds through research, restoration, education, and community science. Founded in 1995 as Friends of Deer Creek, SSI has grown to become an important voice in the regional scientific community—but we are still proud to call Deer Creek our home watershed.

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Research

Sierra Streams Institute is engaged in research in all aspects of watershed science, in an effort to expand our understanding of how to protect and improve watershed health and to protect the health of the people who live in specific watersheds.
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Monitoring

Sierra Streams Institute works with community members to monitor the health of Deer Creek, our home watershed, and the Bear River. Collecting these data regularly over time allows us to observe changes, evaluate restoration efforts, and locate sources of potential problems.
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Restoration

Our restoration projects are guided by key principles aimed at enhancing native biodiversity, proactively addressing the impacts of climate change, and mitigating ongoing environmental degradation caused by human activities.
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Education

Our education program offers unparalleled experiences where students of all ages learn core watershed science principles while exploring the rugged beauty of our landscape and waterways.
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Sierra Streams is more than a program—it's a network of curious minds, caring hearts, and capable hands working together to understand and protect our local watersheds.

Whether you're a student, teacher, parent, retiree, or simply someone who loves the outdoors, there's a place for you in our community. Together, we're building environmental literacy and fostering a culture of conservation that will last for generations.

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Our Impact

12

K+

Data Points Collected

5000

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Students Engaged

232,041

BMIs Identified since 2020

11

Watersheds Monitored

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Why do I need to know about my watershed? This qustion and more answered by our crack team of scientists
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Sierra Streams Institute
  • (530) 470-6037
  • info@sierrastreamsinstitute.org
  • Sierra Streams Institute
    117 New Mohawk Road, Suite H
    Nevada City, CA 95959
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