KS Wild and Siskiyou Project unite in one voice for the Klamath-Siskiyou

Stretching from Roseburg, OR to Redding, CA, the Klamath-Siskiyou Ecoregion encompasses rugged forests, wild rivers, and some of the most diverse plant life in the world. With vast stretches of public land, intact old-growth forests and free-flowing Wild and Scenic Rivers, the Klamath-Siskiyou region is a gem worthy of our strongest protection and restoration efforts.

For more fifteen years, the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center (KS Wild) and the Siskiyou Project have worked as separate organizations to achieve healthy and sustainable natural resource management of the region’s public lands and waters. Now, the two groups are merging to become one organization working for environmental protection and sustainable communities. They will now work under the Klamath-Siskiyou Wildlands Center banner.

“Both of our organizations have successfully achieved victories for clean water, healthy salmon runs, and old-growth forest stands in the world-class Klamath-Siskiyou region,” said KS Wild Executive Director, Stephanie Tidwell. “There is a rich history of appreciation for the wild rivers and dense forests of southern Oregon and northern California. By merging, we’re strengthening our base to protect the area we all love to call home”.

One effort that will benefit from the merger is the campaign to expand protections for the Wild & Scenic Rogue River.

“The Wild and Scenic Rogue River is critically important for local economies, generating nearly $17million and nearly 450 jobs from recreation activities each year,” stated Shane Jimerfield, who will now be working for KS Wild, “Southern Oregon’s public lands and waterways are vital assets to local families and businesses. KS Wild’s work for the Rogue is rooted in protecting those assets. I’m excited to be on-board.”

For a list of upcoming public hikes offered by KS Wild, or opportunities to volunteer, visit www.kswild.org or call (541) 488-5789.

Learn more on our Merger FAQ: http://kswild.org/merger-faq