Publications
Currents - KWF Newsletter
Currents is the newsletter of the Kenai Watershed Forum. Published quarterly, this gives folks an in depth look at current projects and programs we're working on. Currents is filled with interesting stories and unique perspectives on local issues. The most recent issues of Currents are available here.
Willows of Southcental Alaska
Originally published in 2003, Willows of Southcentral Alaska, is a useful field guide to local willows. This was a very popular field guide and copies ran out quickly. Luckily, we secured grant funding for a reprint in the Spring of 2009. Copies will be available for $12.95 in time for summer field season! Contact our office to secure your copy today!
On the River
On the River provides an introduction to waterfront property management. It will guide you through the basics of developing a plan for your property, taking into consideration your location, the level of use you plan for and the goals you hope to achieve. You will learn how to manage your property to protect both your investment and the natural resources that make it such a special place. There are chapters on river dynamics, wetlands, floodplains, choosing your building site, wells and groundwater, living with wildlife, laws property owners should be aware of and more. Full-color illustrations and photographs accompany each section.
Insects of South-Central Alaska
You've waited several long years... it is finally here: Insects of South-Central Alaska. Published by the Kenai Watershed Forum, this guide is filled with almost 700 incredible photographs and lots of detailed descriptions of our local insects. A great resource for yourself or curious visitors! $19.95.
Non-point Source Pollution Monitoring - Hydrocarbon Fact Sheet (.pdf)
This fact sheet outlines the data collected during the 2002 field season in regards to the hydrocarbon issue in the Kenai River.
Living and Playing in the Kenai River Watershed (.pdf)
One of our first publications, this is a unique resource and informative journal on the Kenai River Watershed. Great for kids! It was published in 1998 and is available in electronic form here. This book was updated in 2008 and is called Living and Playing on the Kenai Peninsula. (See below.)
Living and Playing on the Kenai Peninsula
What makes the Kenai Peninsula special to you? The Kenai Peninsula is a unique place for its natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Those of us fortunate enough to live here enjoy world-class opportunities for recreation all year long. Our communities depend on the economic benefits of our natural resources. Fascinating forces of natural history and human history combined to shape the peninsula as we see it today. This booklet describes many of the geological, ecological and historal factors and suggests strategies for maintaining the magic of the Kenai Peninsula for the future. Please contact our office for your copy.
Flying Wild Over the Kenai Peninsula - Bird Checklist (.pdf)
The Kenai Peninsula is a great place to visit and bird. It is with great pleasure that we introduce the first Kenai Peninsula bird checklist. This checklist was developed in conjunction with the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge and Todd Eskelin. The checklist was updated in 2008. Please contact our office or the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge to receive a copy. FREE.
Wetland Sedges of Alaska
Written by Gerald Tande and Robert Lipkin, this guide was published in 2003 with the goal of increasing the awareness and appreciation of Alaskan wetlands. Like the willow guide, this was a very popular publication and we ran out of copies quickly. Luckily, we secured funding for a reprint in the Spring of 2009. Copies will be available for $12.95 in time for summer field season! Contact our office to secure your copy today!
Streambank Revegetation and Protection
Revised in 2005, this guide describes revegetation and protection techniques and their installation. This is geared towards the river/stream front landowner. Please contact our office to receive a copy. FREE.