The Klamath Tribes  

A Statement of Facts –  

Our Promises to You

1. The Klamath Tribes have not considered any plan to condemn or otherwise “take” private lands within the boundaries of the former Klamath Indian Reservation.

2. The return of former reservation lands currently held as Winema or Fremont national forest lands is only one of twelve elements being considered as part of a draft water settlement agreement that would benefit the entire Klamath Basin .

3. If the lands are returned, all private landowners within the boundaries of the former reservation will have access to their private property.

4. If the lands are returned, the general public will continue to have access to the lands for grazing, as well as for hunting, fishing, camping, and other recreational purposes.

5. If the lands are returned, the Klamath Tribes have committed to a detailed public participation process for review and comment on tribal land management actions on those lands.  We have provided for a limited waiver of sovereign immunity that would allow for appeal to the federal district court.

The Klamath Tribes believe that restoration of the Klamath forest, wildlife, habitats, and watersheds will benefit all of us in the Klamath Basin .  We dedicate ourselves to accomplishing that for the Tribes and all our neighbors.  

For more information contact:  Tribal Chairman, Allen Foreman, or

Anna Bennett, Land Water Coordinator for the Klamath Tribes.

(541) 783-2219 ext. 185.   or   1-800-524-9787

(This was a handout from the Klamath Tribal Public Meeting on December 13, 2003)