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 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.
Alaska Oceans Film Festival
Friday, February 5
Kenai Visitors & Cultural Center
The 2010 Alaska Ocean Film Festival washes ashore at the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center on Friday, February 5th. The festival features two hours of short films on coastal cultures, marine science, and saltwater adventure. Entries will take festival attendees from Skagway to Seattle and around the world to seek adventure, learn about what lies beneath, or just have a good laugh. Showtime is 7:00pm. Tickets are $5. Proudly brought to you by the Kenai Watershed Forum in partnership with the Kenai Visitors and Cultural Center. Learn more.
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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.
KWF will be participating in Pick.Click.Give. 2010
The Kenai Watershed Forum is pleased to announce that we are part of Pick.Click.Give. for 2010. The first year of the program was a success with approximately 5,100 Alaskans giving more than $545,000 to their favorite organizations. We are excited about the opportunity to participate this year.
KWF received $1025 from the 2009 Pick.Click.Give campaign. We hope to double that number this year! With your help, we know it's possible.
By giving through Pick.Click.Give, you join others to become an important force in bettering our communities and our state. For those of you who already support the Kenai Watershed Forum, we appreciate your gifts and hope you will use this option to make an additional donation.
You can find more information about the program, including frequently asked questions at www.PickClickGive.org. Or you may call us at 907-260-5449.
Currents - KWF Newsletter Fall 2009
50' Habitat Protection • Education Partnership • Wells Fargo $10,000 Grant • Black Tie CHAIRity Ball • Membership Update • Pick.Click.Give. Campaign • Welome Natasha Ala • KWF Calendar
2010 Summer Internships
KWF will be hiring two summer interns for the 2010 summer fieldwork season. Applicants must apply before March 1, 2010. 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.