Causes: Environment, General Science, Natural Resources Conservation & Protection, Pollution Abatement & Control, Technology

Mission: Kenai Watershed Forum, founded in 1997, our mission is to work together for healthy watersheds on the Kenai Peninsula, Alaska. Our Goals:Maintain the health of the Kenai Peninsula WatershedsEnsure quality of life for communitySeek local solutions to local environmental and community issuesEnhance and expand learning opportunitiesImprove understanding of Kenai Peninsula Watersheds

Programs: Kenai Watershed Forum programs include Research, Education and Outreach, and Restoration.
Research programs vary from remote sensing mapping of wetlands and changes at the landscape scale from both human and natural events to monitoring water quality and quantity of streams. We are also working to identify and document salmon habitat that has not be registered with the Alaska Department of Fish and Game. Education and outreach - Employees 3 dedicated staff, 2 work directly with K-12 students through the Adopt-a-stream program. In 2007, more than 11,500 student contact hours were logged. In addition we administer and provide support for the Caring for the Kenai contest. Adult education opportunities are provided by staff at the Kenai River Center and through free community lectures and field trips. Did we mention the Kenai River Festival? This signature event has over 4,000 in attendance, the second weekend of June every year. Restoration program - primarily focus on reconnected aquatic habitat that has been fragmented through poor road construction or lack of upkeep. We occasionally will work on direct stream bank impacts and have recently been focusing on invasive weeds that are known or suspected to have adverse affects on salmon habitat.