OUR FUTURE
Realizing Our Full Potential
As a dynamic, nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining the health of Kenai Peninsula’s watersheds, the Kenai Watershed Forum (KWF) is well-poised to serve the peninsula and the State of Alaska with increasing effectiveness both today and far into the future.
To realize our full potential, we need to continue expanding and improving our programs and infrastructure. Embracing our mission to work together for healthy watersheds, we are launching a capital campaign to support the renovation of a building that will meet the growing needs of our organization for many years to come. We invite you to learn more about the importance of supporting KWF in this endeavor.
We welcome you to explore this website and learn more about our Capital Building Campaign and encourage you to visit the main KWF website to learn more about our other projects and programs.
Carver Match Challenge - $5000 in two weeks!
Carver Match Challenge
$5000 in two weeks for KWF’s Capital Building Campaign
Sky Carver and the Carver Family Fund have issued a $5000 match challenge. The Carver Family Fund will match dollar for dollar up to $5000 in total gifts pledged starting February 25 through March 11!
Help us meet our challenge and do your part in securing KWF’s future and the future health of our watersheds. Become a supporter, at the same time help voice your support for KWF’s restoration, research, and education work and set a positive example for others through your generosity and community spirit. We need your continued support this year!
How to give? On-line • Via Mail • Via Phone - 907-260-5449
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Carver Match Challenge Donors - Thank You! Brenda Stoops & Paul Dale - Snug Harbor Seafoods - $1000 |
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There is still time... we have over a week left in the Carver Match Challenge! Help us knock this one out of the park! Give today!
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Chevron USA Inc. grants $100,000 to KWF!
We are pleased to announce that KWF has been awarded $100,000 from Chevron USA Inc. through a special grant program from their Corporate Community Engagement Advisors, the Initiative Triple E: Engage – Execute – Empower. The Kenai Watershed Forum’s application won unanimous approval from Chevron’s corporate selection committee and was the only North America recipient of the grant. Other recipients, of whom there were six, were awarded world-wide.
These funds will be used by KWF to build capacity, enhance efficiency, and improve the economy and environment by helping us secure a long-term presence in the community. Through the renovation of an historic building in downtown Soldotna that will serve as KWF's headquarters, we are strengthening our roots on the Kenai Peninsula.
Wells Fargo gives $10,000 to KWF!
KWF is pleased to announce that it has been awarded a $10,000 grant from Wells Fargo for our Capital Building Campaign. Wells Fargo is one of the first corporate supporters to commit to the River Champion level. We are pleased to bring Wells Fargo on as a partner and look forward to working with them.
Wells Fargo established a $350,000 annual environmental contribution matching fund in 2007 to support local community investments made with environmental organizations such as Kenai Watershed Forum. In Alaska, Wells Fargo has provided a total of $17,000 in environmental matching funds to Alaska Botanical Garden, Anchorage Neighborhood Housing, Cook Inlet Housing Authority, Eagle River Nature Center, Kenai Watershed Forum and Valley Community for Recycling Solutions.
"The health of our environment affects the health of our communities and our long-term business success," said Judith Crotty, Wells Fargo Alaska community development manager. "Our $10,000 investment in the Kenai Watershed Forum is one way we are working with local community groups to conserve Alaska's bountiful natural resources and educate Alaskans about the importance of environmental stewardship. We applaud Kenai Watershed Forum for their exceptional community collaboration and youth education efforts."
Thank you, Wells Fargo!
KWF receives check from Wells Fargo at
Soldotna Chamber Luncheon on December 1, 2009.
Black Tie CHAIRity Ball... a BIG success!
DANCING • LIVE MUSIC • PARTY • COCKTAILS
EXTRAVAGANT DOOR PRIZE PACKAGES
Over $20,000 raised at KWF's first fundraising event! Learn More and see photos from the event!
KWF commits to LEED®
The Leed® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green building. The KWF Board of Directors has committed to incorporate LEED standard requirements into each phase of the building renovation. Learn More!
Local Government Support
The following local governments have passed formal resolutions of support for this project. We appreciate their efforts. The links below will direct you to the various resolutions. Many thanks to the following...
