The proximity of the Klamath Marsh National Wildlife Refuge (NWR) and the impact of a landfill upon the water quality upon the area is of great concern. Porous soils and runoff and seepage from such an operation are likely to cause contamination of both ground and surface waters. The relatively pristine nature of nature of the area will be adversely affected. Residential water wells, as well as water quality in the Klamath Marsh NWR are likely to suffer contamination. The placement of a landfill adjacent to a marsh, especially the Klamath Marsh, which has such spiritual significance to the Klamath Tribes, as well as anyone else who is familiar with it, is an abomination.

(Obdelano)