Klamath River Fund in the News

News coverage, mentions, and highlights of the Klamath River Fund from across the media landscape. 

Eureka Times-Standard (PDF) 

HAF+WRCF Launches New Fund for Klamath Basin as Dams Come Down  

Sage Alexander, June 11 

Amid the historic removal of dams on the Klamath River, the Humboldt Area Foundation and Wild Rivers Community Foundation announced the launch of a new fund to support projects in the drastically changing Klamath Basin. 

According to a Tuesday news release, the fund will support “grantmaking to bolster community healing, Tribal self-determination, science and restoration, storytelling, climate resilience, regenerative agriculture, environmental stewardship, and more.” 

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Northern California Public Media, Rohnert Park, California 

Millions flowing to Klamath region to boost community and opportunity 

Marc Albert, June 12 

One of California’s least prosperous regions will get a significant amount money aimed at bolstering community and generating financial stability. 

This week, two North Coast community foundations announced the formation of a new fund—with a specific mission to support communities along the Klamath River. 

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KOBI-TV (NBC), Klamath Falls, Oregon 

Humboldt Area & Wild Rivers Community Foundations Launch Klamath River Fund 

Lauren Pretto 

June 13 

MEDFORD, Ore.- The Humboldt Area Foundation & Wild Rivers Community Foundation (HAF+WRCF) are launching the Klamath River Fund to support local efforts to restore the Klamath River Basin. 

According to CEO for HAF+WRCF, Bryna Lipper, the foundations received $10 million in seed funding from the William and Flora Hewlett Foundation, along with additional support from other organizations. 

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KDRV-TV (ABC), Medford, Oregon 

Community restoration efforts ramp up as dam removal construction continues 

Makenna Marks 

June 17 

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. – Multiple local organizations are teaming up with community members to help restore the Klamath River and its surrounding areas as a historic dam removal project continues. 

The Klamath River Fund launched with $10 million last week and plans to fund restoration efforts throughout the Klamath Basin for the years to come. 

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