PRESS RELEASE- FEBRUARY 17, 2005

Join us for The 8th Annual International Day of
Action for Rivers March 14 in Sacramento

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March 14 is the International Day of Action for Rivers. Friends of the River, the Pacific Coast Federation of Fishermens’ Associations, and International Rivers Network will join the Karuk, Hoopa, Yurok, and Klamath Tribes in marking the day with a rally in Sacramento. Together, we will be urging Governor Schwarzenegger to lead the fight to Bring our Salmon Home to the Klamath Basin.

Our event will kick off on Sunday, March 13 with a film showing of ‘Salmon on the Backs of Buffalo,’ a film chronicling the plight of the Klamath River fishery and the fight to save it. Following the film, Tribal leaders will lead a question and answer session. The show starts at 6:30 pm at the Crest Theater in Sacramento, tix are $10 at the door. Directions to the crest at: http://www.thecrest.com/

The march and rally will take place on Monday, March 14. The march will begin at River Front Park in Sacramento and begin at 12:30. We will rally at the West steps of the capital, featuring music, and speakers from the Tribal, fishing, and ranching communities.

For more information:
www.friendsoftheriver.org or email ctucker@karuk.us

To learn more about the International Day of Action and events worldwide: www.irn.org

For more information about the Klamath River and efforts to save it:
http://www.klamathbasin.info/

S. Craig Tucker, Ph.D.
Klamath River Campaign Coordinator
Karuk Tribes
916-451-8757
ctucker@karuk.us