Welcome to KWF
The Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is a local 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to maintaining the health of the watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. KWF is recognized as the regional watershed organization of the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska, successfully identifying and addressing the needs of the region by providing high quality EDUCATION, RESTORATION, and RESEARCH programs.
Our mission is “working together for healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula”. KWF is a dynamic and maturing organization that is poised to serve the Kenai Peninsula and the State of Alaska with increasing effectiveness in the near and distant future.
What's New at KWF...
Kenai Birding Festival 2012
May 17-20, 2012
Where the RIVER ends... and the BIRDING begins! A four day event designed to showcase and celebrate our area birds. Suitable for the beginner as well as the advanced birder, this event includes a series of discussions and birding field trips and much more!
FEATURING Bird Watcher's Digest Bill Thompson III & Julie Zickefoose!
Event Highlights...
Field Trips • Films & Movies • Children's Programs • Art Shows
Backyard Birding BBQ• Birding Walks • Float Trip
Birding Hot Spots • Keynote Address
Kenai River Festival
June 8-10, 2012
Soldotna Creek Park in downtown Soldotna, AK
Three days of fun and inspiration on the banks of the world famous Kenai River; hands-on educational activities for children, live music, local art and food vendors, and delicious salmon dinners!
FUN & INSPIRATION AT THE 2012 KENAI RIVER FESTIVAL!
Stream Watch announces expansion of Award Winning Program
Trained Stream Watch volunteers have been protecting the Russian River and upper Kenai River for over 15 years resulting in a more sustainable fishery. The program has become so effective it is now expanding down to the lower Kenai River.
Fur, Fins, Feathers, Flowers, and FUN!
A Recreational Day Camp at
Soldotna Creek Park
Summertime is almost here, and if you are looking for something exciting for your 6-12 year olds this summer, you’ve found it!
Details, Registration, & Scholarship Information
Many thanks to ConocoPhillips for their generous support of KWF's Summer Camp. ConocoPhillips contribution of $25,000 provided the seed money to develop this camp. It is through their community spirit this camp is made possible. Thank you!
M.J. Murdock Match Challenge
We are very pleased to announce that the M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded KWF a challenge grant for the completion of the Soberg Building renovation project! This award requires we match $50,000 of the $150,000 and sets us in a position to wrap up our successful capital campaign supporting renovation of the new KWF offices and laboratory at the Soberg Building.
The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust seeks to enrich the quality of life in the Pacific Northwest by providing grants and enrichment programs to non-profit organizations that seek to strengthen the region's educational, spiritual, and cultural base in creative and sustainable ways. The Trust is guided by principles to evaluate charities on the bases of their effectiveness knowing the Trust’s donation will contribute to making a difference. We couldn't be more thrilled to have their support!
Help us reach our goal, donate today!
Anchor River Restoration 2011 - Video of project
KWF Highlight Video
Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership
The Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership (KPFHP) was approved as a recognized Fish Habitat Partnership at a meeting of the National Fish Habitat Action Plan Board on Friday January 15, 2010. KPFHP becomes the 15th regional partnership in the U. S. and represents the 3rd such partnership in Alaska. These partnerships, developed concurrently with the National Fish Habitat Plan, are designed to raise awareness of fish initiatives, assign priorities, and generate annual congressional support to improve aquatic habitat.
KWF is a partner and played a major role in the development of this group. Learn more.