The Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) was awarded a $303,332 Cooperative Agreement from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Region 7 under the National Fish Habitat Partnership (CFDA 15.686) program. The award, effective October 1, 2024 through September 30, 2026, supports two main initiatives:
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Partnership Coordination - KWF will provide coordination services for the Kenai Peninsula Fish Habitat Partnership, including facilitating Steering Committee meetings, organizing a biennial science symposium, maintaining the partnership's website, and serving as the primary point of contact.
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Stream Watch - KWF will recruit and manage 15 volunteers to conduct 8 invasive species removal workdays, survey for invasive species, and educate over 4,200 river users about salmon lifecycle, riparian habitat, and ethical angling practices. The project also includes a Junior Ambassadors program engaging 5 community youth in river restoration and stewardship efforts.
Additionally, the award funds KWF's Adopt-a-Stream program, which provides monthly watershed science education to an average of 500 students per month during the school year and hosts environmentally-themed summer camps.
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