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.”
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.
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.
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.