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...
Thank you to all supporter, sponsors, and volunteers!
Kenai River Festival and Rockin the River Concert
The Kenai River Festival and Rockin the River Concert was a huge success this year and we thank each and ever person that came out to help us celebrate and enjoy the beautiful weather.
Many thanks to Major Marine Tours!
A huge thanks goes out to all the folks at Major Marine Tours who helped make our dinner cruise on May 28 in Resurrection Bay a successful and special event! From Eric in the booking office to our Captain Nicole, the folks at Major Marine were a delight in every way!
All proceeds from the evening benefit KWF's Capital Building Campaing. Many thanks to Major Marine Tours for this generous contribution. We appreciate their generosity, community spirit, and confidence in KWF to continue providing quality watershed restoration, research, and education programs to the residents and visitors of the Kenai Peninsula.
In addition, we would like to thank all of our guests for joining us and supporting our efforts on the Kenai Peninsula.
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.
Personal Use Fishery Letter to Governor Sean Parnell
The fisheries of the Kenai and Kasilof Rivers are spectacular natural and economic resources vital to fishing lifestyles, road accessible to nearly half of Alaska's population within a half-day drive. Sixteen entities that represent diverse interests have come together and have asked Governor Sean Parnell to take action. Read the Letter Here.
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Chevron USA Inc. grants $100,000 to KWF
The Kenai Watershed Forum is pleased to announce that we have been awarded $100,000 from Chevron USA Inc. through a special program to establish new partnerships focused on economic development and capacity building. These funds will be used by KWF to build capacity, enhance efficiency, and improve the economy and environment by helping us secure a long-term presence in the community. Chevron USA has embraced this project and has committed $100,000 to become our first Watershed Visionary supporter. Learn more.
Insects of South-Central Alaska
You've waited several long years... and it is finally here: Insects of South-Central Alaska. Published by KWF, this guide is filled with nearly 700 incredible photographs and lots of detailed descriptions of our local insects. Learn more.