Kenai Watershed Forum

Salmon Run Series - Week 3
2025-07-23 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Anchorage) | Tsalteshi Trails, 46188 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for week 3 of Salmon Run Series! Half way through and it’s getting a bit more difficult now.
Salmon Run Series started in 2012 as a Caring for the Kenai project created by Allie Ostrander. After graduating, she passed on the 5k running series to the Kenai Watershed Forum. The series takes place over five weeks, from July to early August, at Tsalteshi Trails. Salmon Run Series attracts both locals and visitors who want to stay active and train during the summer months.

Group Line Cleaning Event
2025-07-24 12:00 - 15:00 | Russian River Ferry
Do you know what happens to all the fishing line we gather throughout the seasons? We are proud to say that the majority of it gets recycled! The monofilament gets sent to Berkley to be made into other fishing products while the fly line gets recycled into bracelets by the company Fly Vines! Before we can ship the line out to be made into something new, it first needs to be stripped of all hooks, weights, and debris.
Help us get the line ready to recycle at our Group Line Cleaning event July 24th from 12PM to 3PM at the Russian River Ferry. Supplies will be provided. All you need is yourself and a friend if you like. See you there!

Salmon Run Series - Week 4
2025-07-30 17:30 - 19:30 | Tsalteshi Trails, 46188 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for week 4 of Salmon Run Series! This will be the hardest course of the series. Can you do it?
Salmon Run Series started in 2012 as a Caring for the Kenai project created by Allie Ostrander. After graduating, she passed on the 5k running series to the Kenai Watershed Forum. The series takes place over five weeks, from July to early August, at Tsalteshi Trails. Salmon Run Series attracts both locals and visitors who want to stay active and train during the summer months.

Salmonfest
2025-08-01 - 2025-08-03 | AK
We’re headed to Salmonfest! Join us August 1–3 in Ninilchik for three days of music, art, and wild salmon advocacy. Stop by our booth (shared with Kenai Design Co.) to learn more about the Kenai King Initiative, grab some gear, and say hi!

Salmon Run Series - Week 5
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Tsalteshi Trails, 46188 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for week 5 – the final week of Salmon Run Series! This is the same course as week 1. Let’s see if you can improve your time!
Salmon Run Series started in 2012 as a Caring for the Kenai project created by Allie Ostrander. After graduating, she passed on the 5k running series to the Kenai Watershed Forum. The series takes place over five weeks, from July to early August, at Tsalteshi Trails. Salmon Run Series attracts both locals and visitors who want to stay active and train during the summer months.

Fireside Chats - Designing, Drafting, Daring: The Making of Whispers of Water
2025-09-24 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Terri Carter, author of Whispers of Water, to talk about Designing, Drafting, Daring: The Making of Whispers of Water.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - Electric Vehicle Trip
2025-10-01 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Dave Thomas to talk about his EV trip.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - Alaska's Lamprey
2025-10-08 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Nathan Cathcart to talk about Alaska’s Lamprey.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - Baby Salmon Live Here
2025-10-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Carson Chambers to talk about the Baby Salmon Live Here campaign.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - Coral Reefs in Alaska
2025-10-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Lauren Hynes to talk about coral reefs in Alaska.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Kenai King Community Forum
2025-10-25 09:00 - 14:00 | Soldotna Prep School, 426 West Redoubt Avenue, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for a powerful day of dialogue and direction to restore Kenai’s king salmon. Hear from experts, share your voice, and help shape the future of the river.
📍 Soldotna Prep School🕘 9:00 AM – 2:00 PMExpert talks • Community discussions • Collaborative strategy sessions
RSVP Now (Not required to attend, but helps us plan!)

Fireside Chats - Conservation Projects at AWCC
2025-10-29 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by Lily Grbavach to talk about conservation projects at Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - All Things Avalanche
2025-11-05 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by David Krueger to discuss all things avalanche.
KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

Fireside Chats - Electric Vehicle Trip
2025-11-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Kenai River Brewing Company, 308 Homestead Ln, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum on Wednesday evenings at 6pm at Kenai River Brewing Co. for our Fireside Chats!
Each week we’ll feature a new guest speaker sharing their expertise on environmental, outdoor, and community topics that matter to the Kenai Peninsula. This week, we’ll be joined by David Thomas to talk about his electric vehicle trip. KWF Members will receive a free drink on us, and everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket. Want that free drink? Become a member today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/membership-giving/membership-donation/
We hope to see you there!
👉 See the full schedule here.

KWF Holiday Open House
2025-12-04 16:00 - 19:00 | Kenai Watershed Forum, 44129 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for the Kenai Watershed Forum’s Holiday Open House! Celebrate the season with us as we look back on a year of conservation and community. Enjoy refreshments, chat with our team, and connect with others who care about protecting the Kenai Peninsula. We can’t wait to share some holiday cheer with you!

2026 AK-CESCL – Alaska Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead Storm Water Training
2026-02-02 - 2026-02-04 | ONLINE – Zoom link will be provided
2 day CESCL Certification Training ~ $400
February 2 & 3, 2026 ~ 8:30am – 4pm (both days) Online *Zoom link will be provided
This 2 day training explains the erosion process and how to obtain and comply with the EPA NPDES Construction General Permit. NPDES compliance is required for all projects that disturb a total of five acres or more of soil and a Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead-trained person is required on all USACE and ADOT&PF projects as of January 1, 2008. The course will describe the key elements of a Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plann (SWPPP) and provide detailed instructions on how to maintain a SWPPP, and select, install and maintain stormwater Best Management Practices (BMPs).
1 day Refresher Course ~ $300
February 4, 2025 ~ 8:30am – 4pm – Online *Zoom link will be provided
A 1 day eight hour refresher course has been approved to satisfy the AK-CESCL renewal requirements. To be eligible you must have an active AK-CESCL number and completed the two-day (16-hour) or the one-day (8-hour) refresher course within the past 3 years. (and *three months). *The grace period is 90 calendar days from the expiration date of certification in which a certified individual is eligible to renew his or her AK-CESCL certification. During the grace period the individual is considered not certified for purposes of being a “qualified person” for purposes of permit requirements.
This course is a summary of the 2 day AK-CESCL class.
To register: https://kenaiwatershed.formstack.com/forms/ak_cescl
Contact cierra@kenaiwatershed.org if you have any questions.
For additional information regarding CESCL, please visit the AK CESCL website.
Registration includes all course materials/fees and certification of completion.

Kenai Stewardship Pint Night - Collaboration with Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters and Anglers
2026-05-14 18:00 - 20:00 | AK
Join Kenai Watershed Forum and the Alaska Chapter of Backcountry Hunters & Anglers for an evening of community, conservation, and connection.
This Stewardship Pint Night is your chance to learn about upcoming summer volunteer opportunities—from habitat restoration and river cleanups to hands-on projects that directly benefit the Kenai Peninsula’s public lands and waters.
Whether you’re a Stream Watch volunteer, KWF member, or just someone who loves the Kenai Peninsula, come meet the folks who make the stewardship happen and find out how you can get involved!
What to expect:• Overview of summer stewardship projects and events• Ways to plug in as a volunteer in 2026• Meet the folks leading conservation efforts on the Kenai• Connect with a like-minded community over great local beer
No experience needed. Just bring your interest in giving back to the places that give us so much.
Grab a pint, bring a friend, and come get involved.

CU1 Member Appreciation Day
2026-05-21 18:30 - 20:30 | Credit Union 1, 44758 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Throughout 2026, Credit Union 1 is hosting special Member Appreciation Day events in each of our branch communities. These free events are our way of saying thank you to all the friends, neighbors and CU1 members who help make Alaska such a special place to be! Join us for delicious food, refreshments, gifts and fun.
During many of these events, we will have a fun dice roll activity. Attendees over the age of 19 will be given a raffle ticket, and we’ll draw numbers to determine competitors in the dice roll for a chance to win $500! Don’t worry, you’re not competing against each other. Just step up, roll the dice and see if luck is on your side! We’ll all be rooting for you. 🎉
Throughout most of these events, we’ll be fundraising for our 2026 Leading Change Partners. CU1 will match all funds raised, up to $5,000!

Soldotna – May 21 from 6:30-8:30pm

World Fish Migration Day
2026-05-23 11:00 - 15:00 | Kenai Watershed Forum, 44129 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
🐟 Event Schedule
World Fish Migration Day: A Day at the River

Ongoing Activities (All Day)

Education booths + hands-on activities
Fly tying demonstrations
River table + salmon life cycle activities
Obstacle course + family-friendly activities
Food available (while supplies last)

Scheduled Events
11:15 AM – 11:45 AM🐟 Live Fish Trapping Demonstrationwith Ben & Alie
12:00 PM – 12:15 PM🌿 Kenai Watershed Forum Overview
12:15 PM – 12:30 PM🎣 Trout Unlimited Overview
1:00 PM🎤 Special Presentation
with Mitch Michaud
1:45 PM🌿 Guided Nature Walk
2:15 PM – 3:00 PM🎣 Spey Casting Demonstration (Ages 16+)
2:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Field Trip: Fish Need Land Too (Limited space, RSVP at this link!)

Schedule subject to change. Come and go as you please!

Swimming in New Waters
2026-06-05 18:30 - 20:30 | The Goods, 45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd., Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
An evening of learning about the Stickleback Fish and why people study them. Learn more about Alaska’s prickliest fish from an international team of biologists conducting cutting-edge research in our local lakes!
June 5th, 6:30pm-8:30pm at The Goods (45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd.)

2026 Run for the River
2026-06-06 08:00 - 11:00 | Soldotna Creek Park, 44129 Sterling Highway, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Run for the River is an annual event hosted by the Kenai Watershed Forum. The proceeds from the race help support our summer events and the environmental programs of the Kenai Watershed Forum. Runners and walkers of all ages will enjoy this multi-turn, looped 5K and 10K course that is routed along the famous Kenai River.
For more information and to register visit the Run for the River page.

2026 Stream Watch Orientation
2026-06-06 10:00 - 16:00 | Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge, 17245 Frontier Circle, Cooper Landing, AK, 99572, United States
Join the Kenai Watershed Forum and the US Forest Service for this years Stream Watch Orientation held on Saturday, June 6th from 10am – 4pm at Kenai Princess Wilderness Lodge (17245 Frontier Circle, Cooper Landing, AK 99572).
In-person orientation will cover Stream Watch sites, peer-to-peer education, bear safety, and other topics to properly prepare you for the season as a Stream Watch Ambassador. Coordinators encourage volunteers to attend the in-person orientation because it is a great way to get to know other volunteers, uniforms will be distributed the same day, and volunteers can ask questions in real time.
Click Here to learn more about Stream Watch and what it means to be an ambassador.
Click Here to RSVP

Loon Educational Day
2026-06-13 10:00 - 15:00 | AK
Join Stream Watch to learn more about Loons! Tamara Zeller from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will lead an easy informational hike along Kelly Lake. We will learn about loons, their behavior, nesting habits, and how your efforts as a Stream Watch volunteer help to protect loons and other waterfowl. This event is open to all, so we hope to see you there!
Please RSVP at the provided link:RSVP Here!
Reach out at streamwatch@kenaiwatershed.org or 907-398-4304 to sign up or learn more.

Salmon Run Series - Week 1
2026-07-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Tsalteshi Trails, 46188 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for week 1 of Salmon Run Series! This will be the easiest of the next 4 weeks and we will repeat this course on week 5 so you can see your improvement.
Salmon Run Series started in 2012 as a Caring for the Kenai project created by Allie Ostrander. After graduating, she passed on the 5k running series to the Kenai Watershed Forum. The series takes place over five weeks, from July to early August, at Tsalteshi Trails. Salmon Run Series attracts both locals and visitors who want to stay active and train during the summer months.

Trashercise Tuesday Week 1
2026-07-07 17:00 - 19:00 | Kasilof Beach, 28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK, 99610, United States
One of Stream Watch’s annual events is making a comeback. With camping allowed at Kasilof Beach for the dipnet season, lots of items get left behind in the sand. That’s where we come in! Stream Watch is regularly able to collect and remove 200lbs of litter from Kasilof Beach on a weekly basis! So, starting July 7th, join Stream Watch staff and volunteers every Tuesday from 5-7pm during the dipnet season to help pick up litter along Kasilof Beach (28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK 99610).
If you plan to attend a Trashercise Tuesday, please reach out to Chris (streamwatch@kenaiwatershed.org OR 907-398-4304) to let him know. All dates for this beach clean-up series include July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th!
We always need more hands to help patrol this area and protect our dunes and beaches. Because staff will be present at this event all types of volunteers are able to attend (not just trained ambassadors). So, if you know anyone who might be interested in this event, they are more than welcome to join!

Trashercise Tuesday Week 2
2026-07-14 17:00 - 19:00 | Kasilof Beach, 28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK, 99610, United States
One of Stream Watch’s annual events is making a comeback. With camping allowed at Kasilof Beach for the dipnet season, lots of items get left behind in the sand. That’s where we come in! Stream Watch is regularly able to collect and remove 200lbs of litter from Kasilof Beach on a weekly basis! So, starting July 7th, join Stream Watch staff and volunteers every Tuesday from 5-7pm during the dipnet season to help pick up litter along Kasilof Beach (28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK 99610).
If you plan to attend a Trashercise Tuesday, please reach out to the Stream Watch Coordinator (streamwatch@kenaiwatershed.org OR 907-398-4304) to let him know. All dates for this beach clean-up series include July 7th, July 14th, July 21st, July 28th, and August 4th!
We always need more hands to help patrol this area and protect our dunes and beaches. Because staff will be present at this event all types of volunteer are able to attend (not just trained ambassadors). So, if you know anyone who might be interested in this event, they are more than welcome to join!

Trashercise Tuesday Week 3
2026-07-21 17:00 - 19:00 | Kasilof Beach, 28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK, 99610, United States

Trashercise Tuesday Week 4
2026-07-28 17:00 - 19:00 | Kasilof Beach, 28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK, 99610, United States

Trashercise Tuesday Week 5
2026-08-04 17:00 - 19:00 | Kasilof Beach, 28142-28148 Kasilof Beach Stub, Kasilof, AK, 99610, United States
