Press Conference: Klamath River Tribes & Fishermen Present Case for Klamath Dam Removal

Regina Chichizola, Klamath Riverkeeper (541) 951-0126
Matt Mais, Yurok Tribe (707) 954-0976


Press Conference: Klamath River Tribes and Fishermen Present Case for Klamath Dam removal

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Omaha, NE – “As long as there is no business as usual on the Klamath River, there will be no business as usual for Berkshire Hathaway and Mid-American Energy,” says Karuk Vice chair Leaf Hillman.

Hillman and others from the Karuk, Yurok, and Hoopa Tribes as well as non-native commercial and sport fishermen will host a press conference to discuss the role that Warren Buffett’s dams play in the demise of wild salmon, its affect on Tribal cultures, and coastal fishing communities.

WHAT: Press conference featuring Tribal officials, native activists, sport and commercial salmon fishermen.

WHERE: Press conference Friday, May 2 at Courtyard by Marriott, 101 S, 10th Street, Omaha, Nebraska.

WHEN: Friday, May 2nd at 10 a.m. (we will serve some smoked salmon!)

Call in number for out of town media: 605-475-6350, access code 821693#

For more information see:
http://www.klamathriver.org
http://www.berkshireshareholders.com
http://www.salmonforsavings.org