Kenai Watershed Forum

What a day. 🥹

Thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Run for the River, whether you ran, walked, volunteered, cheered from the sidelines, or helped make the event possible behind the scenes.

Events like this are a reminder of how much this community cares about our rivers, our salmon, and one another. We’re especially grateful to our sponsors for their support and to every participant who chose to spend their morning with us. ☀️👟

Race photos are now available through your RunSignUp account! You can search by bib number or access the gallery through this link: https://runningbanditmedia.pixieset.com/2026runfortheriver/highlights/ 📸

Thank you again for helping make Run for the River such a memorable day. We’ll see you at Salmon Run Series next month! (https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/community-events/salmon-run-series/)

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Save The King!

We are encouraged to see organizations like Kenai Watershed Forum and Kenai River Brewing Company working together to raise awareness and help build a community-based action plan for the future of Kenai River king salmon.

One part of that effort is the new Save The King IPA; a conversation starter and a reminder that protecting this fish will take all of us.

Saving the king isn't about a single organization, a single business, or a single solution.

It's about a community coming together to understand the challenges, support the science, and take action where we can.

We're grateful for the people and organizations helping keep this conversation moving forward.

The future of the king salmon is still being written.

Let's make sure we're part of that story.

Save The King IPA 🍺

Exclusive at 🚨 AK Coast IPA gets a zesty twist with bright Calamansi—think citrus, lemon, and lime all crashing together in one refreshing wave. 🍋🌊 Brewed to help spotlight and our goal to increase community awareness and develop a community-based action plan to Save the Kenai Kings!

🌲 Summer Camp spots are filling fast!

Give your young explorer a week of hands-on outdoor adventure, science, and discovery. From exploring local ecosystems to learning about the natural world around us, KWF Summer Camps are designed to get kids outside and engaged.

⚠️ One Intermediate Ecologists session is already FULL, and spots in other camps are limited.

Register today: kenaiwatershed.org/education/summer-camp/ (link in bio!)

🏃‍♂️ Last call! Online registration for Run for the River closes soon.

Don’t miss your chance to join us on the trails, support healthy watersheds, and be part of one of our favorite community events of the summer. This year’s race features both a 5K and 10K course in partnership with and sponsored by + 👟

Sign up now before online registration closes! https://runsignup.com/Race/AK/Soldotna/RunFTR

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This Friday! 🐟 Join us for 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 (45015 Kalifornsky Beach Rd)

🏃‍♀️Lace up and join us for the 2026 Run for the River! 🌊

Whether you’re running or walking, this annual event is all about celebrating the Kenai River and the watersheds that connect our community.

📍 Soldotna Creek Park
🗓 June 6, 2026
⏰ 9:30 AM

This year we’re excited to be offering both a 5K and 10K option, with timing support from 👟

Huge thank you to + for sponsoring this event and helping support healthy local watersheds through education, restoration, and research. 💙

Sign up today: https://www.kenaiwatershed.org/community-events/kenai-river-fair/run-for-the-river/ 🔗

A little rain, a little mud, and a whole lot of fish talk 🐟💧

Come celebrate World Fish Migration Day with us! We’ve got live fish, hands-on activities, educational booths, free food, and fun for the whole family. 🌭

Happening now til 3pm! Stop by and say hi! 🤍

We’re so thankful to have another year as ’s Leading Change Partner! Go see our friends over at CU1 Soldotna to grab a Valentine’s Day candy bouquet! 🍭💐 All proceeds benefit the Kenai Watershed Forum. 💧