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... 
We've moved!
We are now settled in our new headquarters at the Soberg Building in Soldotna Creek Park! KWF took on the restoration of the Soberg Building in 2009 with the full support of the City of Soldotna and the Soldotna Historical Society. The project was completed in November 2011. Many thanks to all the supporters and volunteers that have helped along the way! We are most appreciative. This will be the only LEED certified building in Soldotna. Stop by and say hello!
2012 AK CESCEL Training Sessions
February 6-7, 2012 in Seward, AK
February 8-9, 2012 in Soldotna, AK
Kenai Watershed Forum is sponsoring two AK-CESCEL training sessions. This training explains the erosion process and how to obtain and comply with the EPA NPDES Construction General Permit. The course will describe the key elements of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan and stormwater Best Management Practices.
Summer 2012 Internship - Application Period OPEN!
Would you like to spend an Alaskan summer doing research on the Kenai River and local streams? We are looking for an intern to work on a variety of field-based projects.These include conducting physical and chemical water quality monitoring, eradicating invasive weeds, surveying culverts, locating new salmon streams, collecting stream temperature data, and measuring water flow. We have several large culvert replacement projects slated for this summer and the intern will assist with surveying, design, construction monitoring, and revegetation efforts.
Application Deadline: February 15, 2012
Kenai Birding Festival 2012
May 17-20
Birding Float Trip of the Kenai River
Friday, May 18
***Float Trip REGISTRATION OPEN***
This is a unique opportunity to explore the Kenai River From Skilak Lake down to Bing’s Landing by drift boat. There will be five boats with a local birding expert on each helping you find all our feathered friends on that stretch of the river.
Space is limited to 15 people. $100 per person donation. You must pre-register for this event with the Kenai Watershed Forum at 260-5449 ext. 1201. Many thanks to Kenai River Professional Guide Association for providing the boats.
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
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!
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!
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.