Nevada County is known for being beautiful with its peaceful scenery, free-range wildlife, and friendly community. It also has almost 20 rivers flowing through it, including the Yuba River, which is a popular site for locals and tourists alike. However, enjoying the river comes with risks and visitors should do so safely. In a phone interview with Nevada County Sheriff Shannon Moon on March 27, she said, “If we’re not patrolling it, there’s tragedy.”
Rock climbing, snow sports, and anything semi-dangerous was what fueled my childhood. Living in Sacramento allowed my family and I to be just an hour and a half away from some of the coolest places, such as Lake Tahoe and John Muir Woods. Choosing to study at Sierra College allowed me to stay close to amazing places like these, with the opportunity to take classes even closer to the mountains at the Nevada County Campus.
The Environmentally Concerned Organization of Students (ECOS) is a club at Sierra College that I was lucky to join. It helps educate students on the importance of sustainability and the principles of Leave No Trace. Thanks to ECOS, I was able to participate in outdoor activities and meet people who feel just as passionately about the earth as I do.
Written by Alexis Young