Klamath Sustainable Communities
Committees
Committee and Project Contacts
Waste Reduction/Recycling:
Encourage recycling in the Klamath Basin through citizen action and education activities like booths, Earth Day activities, and our annual First Grade recycler project. Call Dwight or Ralph
Worm bin:
Keep your food waste out of the sewer/septic tank . Make food for your plant. Call Leslie for worms/info
Energy Conservation/Solar and Alternative Energy Sources:
Get news, activities, and resources from the Klamath Solar Assoc. and others. Call Solar Assn Rep Scott
Green Building/Smart Growth:
Learn about Green Building techniques like straw bale construction, LEED certification, etc. Call Nabil Buy used bldg. materials at the ReStore. Call 850-2173
Environmental Stewardship Issues:
Watch out for local decisions that impact the future for all of us. Learn about local opportunities for conservation education and activities. Get involved with groups like Klamath Wingwatchers, Klamath Basin Audubon, and Klamath Greenways. Call Dwight, Ralph, or Leslie
Social Justice Issues:
Work in cooperation with individuals and organizations to address issues from affordable housing to tolerance and inclusion of cultural diversity. Call Leslie
Healthy Communities:
Support efforts to increase healthy activities, diet, and personal habits. Call Melissa, Healthy Active Klamath
Local Food Network Committee:
Get local food into schools and institutions; partner with Farmers Market to increase local food use. Call Dwight.
Population issues:
Encourage wanted and well planned children. Support the right of self determination regarding family size. Call Leslie
KSC News Notes (Email):
Receive news on issues of sustainability locally and globally. Send your email address to Leslie
Quarterly Newsletter:
Go to our website or receive by mail. Learn about activities in the Klamath Basin; get tips on living sustainably. Submit articles to Dwight in December, March, June, or September
KSC Presentations:
Ask members of KSC to make a 15 minute presentation on sustainability followed by question and answer time. Call Leslie
Kiosk:
Get info for sustainable behaviors. Sites and materials detailed on website.
Local Resources
Use the Green Welcome Wagon website for a directory of local green resources and get info on sustainable living. greenwelcomewagon.com
Contacts
| Melissa Klegseth | 882-8846 ext. 3508 | mklegseth@co.klamath.or.us |
| Dwight Long | 884-9942 | oh_otter@charter.net |
| Leslie Lowe | 882-6509 | inharmony46@charter.net |
| Nabil Taha | 850-6300 | psei@charter.net |
| Ralph Opp | 882-8848 | kfopps@q.com |
| Scott McMahon | 882-9923 | cottKG7UL@aol.com |
