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HELP: Headwaters - People, Stuff, Money, Action

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From: kirk murphy
Date: Sun, 22 Sep 1996 00:00
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Headwaters activists and their supporters report the following needs. 
Please call (707)468-1660 or (707)923-3366 for details about how to take
your body or donation to the Headwaters action.

(1) PEOPLE - can participate in either of two important roles:

      Direct Action: fun things like taking long nocturnal hikes, blocking
logging roads, sitting hundreds of feet off the ground in a tree (or
somewhat closer to the ground in a tripod).  This option entails risks of
arrest (for trespass or ?), as well as risk of being brutalized or injured
by law enforcement, private security, loggers, or other wholly-owned
subsidiaries of Maxxam and Sierra Pacific.

     Indirect Action:  All that action in the woods requires a huge amount
of action at base camp and beyond.  People who are willing to help as jail
support ( a vital role...helping our brothers and sisters in jail), legal
support (because of abuse of activists and other issues, attorneys who are
in distant places can still help), drivers (vital for direct action),
logistical support (all those donations won't just walk to base camp  :),
camp monitors, cooks, etc. are all necessary for the protection of
Headwaters.

   NOTE:  If you are going to the base camp, please make certain you will
be able to be self-sufficient (warm clothing & sleeping gear, boots, day
pack, light, water container, cup, plate, tent [if possible]).  The more
self-sufficient you are when you arrive, the greater will be your power to
protect the forests.

(2) STUFF - 
      - water bottles, 1 pint to 1 liter, refillable.  (If anyone can
donate "bottled" water in the form of refillable plastic containers in this
size range, they would be most welcome.)
      - bowls, plates, cups (plastic)
      - utensils (metal or plastic)
      - tarps, heavy duty (heavy gauge plastic [often blue] or canvas, with
grommets at corners if possible)
      - flashlights
      - ropes (either strong synthetic climbing ropes or heavy gauge (more
than 3/4") cotton utility/nautical rope)
      - climbing gear ("everything, we need it")
      - bread
      - blankets and sleeping bags
      - used (or new!) work/hikng/other boots
      - backpack or forest food...these are high calorie foods which do not
require refrigeration or cooking, are easy to carry: things like power
bars, granola bars, dried fruits and nuts [if in bulk, 1 quart bags will
help to package it for forest actions].  Some of these things are found in
outdoor or backpacking stores, but most are available in regular chain
supermarkets...products which are organic or made with all natural
ingredients are most appreciated.
      - vegan/vegetarian food...natural oils (for cooking, salad), rice,
beans, legumes, nut butters, veggies, fruits (esp citrus...so easy to store
and prepare!), tubers (potatoes, onions, garlic), soy milk.

(3) MONEY -

      Small or large contibutions will be gratefully accepted and used with
thrift and honesty.  Clearly, this option is not available to all, but for
those who can give and can't be there at Headwaters, direct monetary
support of the action is the most powerful way to protect the trees.

(4) ACTION -

      This option is available to all, regardless of location or income. 
Options include:
      - call ten others and request them to take one action, and to make
ten calls (requested by Slug in Jail Support!)
      - contact the news assignment editor at your local paper or radio or
TV station.  Request that the coverage of Headwaters be "continued" [or
resumed, to be precise] because you are curious and wish to know more.
      - direct action in your hometown!
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From: kjmurphy@igc.apc.org (kirk murphy)
Subject: HELP: Headwaters  -  People,  Stuff,  Money,  Action
Date: 1996/09/22
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