Kenai Watershed Forum

2026 Run for the River
2026-06-06 08:00 - 11:00 (America/Anchorage) | 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!

Salmon Run Series - Week 2
2026-07-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Tsalteshi Trails, 46188 Sterling Hwy, Soldotna, AK, 99669, United States
Join us for week 2 of Salmon Run Series! Tighten your laces, this course will be a little bit more difficult than last week.
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 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!

Salmon Run Series - Week 3
2026-07-20 17:30 - 19:30 | 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.

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

Salmon Run Series - Week 4
2026-07-27 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.

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

Salmon Run Series - Week 5
2026-08-03 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.

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