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Klamath Relief
- Background information
- Where to send donations
- Relief convoys
- Other sites with convoy information
- Convoy Logistics Discussion Board
- Petition
Background information
The community of Klamath Falls, Oregon has been devastated by a federal decision to cut off irrigation water to 1400 farm families. Read details at the following sites:
Our Klamath Basin Water Crisis
(Klamath Water Users Association)
http://www.klamathbasincrisis.orgKlamath Basin Crisis
(Siskiyou County Farm Bureau)
http://www.snowcrest.net/siskfarm/klamlinks.htmlKlamath Falls Herald and News water article index
(local newspaper)Far West
http://www.fwaa.org/Klamath.htmlCrisis on the Farm:
http://www.cfbf.com/issues/fcrisis/Photo essay:
http://www.gaelwolf.com/klamath_photos.html
Where to send donations:
Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank
On average, the Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank assists 5,000 people per month. Since the water crisis situation began, we’re now providing food and non-food assistance to 8,500 people per month. These additional 3,500 people represent 875 ag families asking for help.
Klamath-Lake Counties Food Bank
304 Vandenberg Dr., Suite 41
Klamath Falls, OR 97603-1939
PHONE: 541-882-1223
FAX: 541-882-0065
Email: KKLCFB@aol.com
Niki Sampson, directorPress release: Klamath County Advocates Call on State Leaders For Help
Klamath Relief Fund / Bucket Brigade
P.O. Box 5252
Klamath Falls, OR 97601
http://www.klamath-relief-fund.com/
Tax deductible contributions to the Klamath Relief Fund may be made at any branch of U.S. Bank.
Klamath Water Foundation
The Klamath Water Foundation was recently organized as an Oregon tax exempt charity. It has the backing of a number of water user and government groups, including the Klamath County Board of Commissioners. Donations may be earmarked for specific uses.
Klamath Water Foundation
2710 Washburn Way- Suite 3
Klamath Falls, OR 97603
Sponsor KlamathBasinCrisis.org
For the past several months KlamathBasinCrisis.org has been *THE* website providing the latest news about this fight for water which affects us all.
Ron, the webmaster, needs your support to keep going.
Do you have a business or organization? Please consider placing your sponsorship link on the following page:
http://www.klamathbasincrisis.org/sponsors.htm
If doesn't matter if your business is large or small. Ron is flexible and will work with you.
Note that this can be written off as an advertising expense.
Please help the folks who are helping you.
Donate to California and Nevada convoys
Washington State Tyranny Response Team
-- but hurry, because this Western Washington convoy is leaving August 10!
Klamath Relief Convoys
Three convoys will converge on Klamath Falls August 21. They are leaving from:
- Kalispell, Montana:
08/10/01 - Washington farm supply stores collect aid for Klamath Basin
Organizers: http://www.z600.com/klamath.html
- Elko, Nevada
Klamath Relief Fund Convoy to stop in Pendleton
Oregon Wheat Growers League to host dinner, auction and rally in Pendleton August 16
updated 08/13/01 - full news release07/30/01 Press Release with Elko contact information - Donations sought for auctions
Other sites with convoy information:
Sierra Times: http://www.sierratimes.com/klamathconvoy.htm
Convoy News: http://www.klamathbasincrisis.org/convoy_news.htm
Schedule of Events in Klamath Falls: http://www.klamath-relief-fund.com/events.htm
Maps of Klamath Falls: http://www.klamathbasincrisis.org/map_page.htm
If you know of other convoys or would like to add details to the above please send email to klamath@computermail.com.
Convoy Logistics Message Board:
Please use this forum only to discuss the logistics of the convoys and getting aid to Klamath farm families. There are better forums available for discussing other aspects of events at Klamath. Thank you.
http://disc.server.com/Indices/164197.html
Petition: Let the Irrigation Water Flow in the Klamath Basin of Oregon
Online version:
http://www.petitiononline.com/klamath/
klamath.50megs.com Questions? Comments? Corrections? Additions?
Email: klamath@computermail.comConvoy Logistics Discussion Board: http://disc.server.com/Indices/164197.html
Klamath Basin Water Crisis: http://www.klamathbasincrisis.org