OUR VISION

We believe the Copper River watershed can have a vibrant, healthy future.

Are you a student wanting to boost your resume and your skill set? Join CRWP as a Plant Program Intern from June 3rd - August 9th!

This is a paid position for ages 15 and up, 3 days a week. Training is provided, and work will be remote and field-based.

Skill building includes:
- Data collection
- Rafting safety
- Control of Invasive Plants
- Event planning
- Native seed harvesting
- Education and outreach

Apply by email or phone to:
Amanda Jackson
stewardship@copperriver.org
(907)253-4737
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Live in the Copper Basin? CRWP is looking to fill two Copper Basin Board Member seats!

We are searching for two individuals living in the Copper Basin to serve on our board and help steer our programs, which range from watershed education to improving fish passage and habitat throughout the Copper River watershed.

Our bylaws require balanced representation between the Copper River Basin and Cordova to ensure the future direction of our work is best serving communities across the entire watershed.

Commitments include a one-and-a-half-hour board meeting every 6-7 weeks, attendance at virtual and in-person fundraising events, and the annual board retreat. Occasionally, board members will have the option to travel to different parts of the watershed on behalf of CRWP.

We welcome a letter of interest if you would like to serve on our board! Please submit a nomination or letter of interest to Lisa Docken at info@copperiver.org by March 25, 2024.
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Today is the 27th Anniversary of the International Day of Action for Rivers!

"A day dedicated to solidarity – when diverse communities worldwide come together with one voice to affirm that rivers are vital and need our protection." —International Rivers

The Copper River is the lifeblood of our watershed communities, and CRWP is dedicated to convening partnerships, collaborating, educating, and creating barrier-free passages for fish in our beautiful watershed.

Thank you to every volunteer, partner, and participant in CRWP projects and programs over the years for taking action and making the effort to keep our rivers running healthy and wild.
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Learn more about the work CRWP is doing in the Copper River watershed at https://copperriver.org
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CRWP is not only an advocate of teaching but also of learning. We take advantage of professional development opportunities for staff whenever possible.

Kate Morse dispatched this fun photo from Portland, Oregon, where she is attending the NTEN Conference, and hopped in the photo booth with her friend Cathy. They are both representing Prince William Sound Regional Citizens` Advisory Council as volunteers for their information and education committee. And Kate of course, is also representing CRWP as our Program Director at the conference.
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We`re looking forward to hearing all about the information shared at the Nonprofit Technology Conference and are happy to report Kate is having fun 🙂
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Alaskans have until the end of March to file for the Alaska Permanent Dividend Fund. If you haven`t filed yet, consider donating to CRWP through the Pick.Click.Give option when you apply.

CRWP is an official Pick.Click.Give organization!

Giving to CRWP helps us continue watershed education, build watershed-wide partnerships, and collaborate on projects to keep the Copper River watershed healthy and thriving for communities and the fish they depend on.

Filing for the Alaska Permanent Dividend Fund runs from January 1 - March 31, 2024.
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Go to www.pickclickgive.org to learn more.
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Learn more about our watershed projects and education programs by clicking our bio link above.
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Have you heard?

The Aluminum Can Recycling Program in Cordova is getting a reboot! With funding from the Cordova Community Foundation, in collaboration with the City of Cordova, the Cordova Chamber of Commerce, and other partners, we now have the opportunity to expand our Aluminum Can Recycling Program.
Have a business in Cordova? We’d love to hear from you. Please take a moment to fill out this Aluminum Can Recycling Program for Cordova Businesses Survey.

This hands-on program takes 10 youth from communities throughout the region on an in-depth adventure through the Copper River watershed. Participants meet with representatives from a wide range of fields and perspectives along the way, learning about what makes this watershed so special, as well as the challenges the region faces.

All youth currently in 8-12th grade are eligible. High School credit available.

Cost:  $400, scholarships are available.

Applications are due March 29, 2024. Click the button to learn more and download the application.

CRWP Job Opportunities!!

Join the CRWP Team this season!

For over ten years, CRWP has had an active Invasive Plant Management Program that works to control and prevent the spread of invasive plants throughout the Copper River Watershed. We are hiring technicians this season to conduct of surveys, record data, and implement manual and mechanical control treatments for terrestrial invasive plants. On-the-job training will be provided for plant identification, surveying, and data collection methods.

Two full-time, seasonal field positions are open starting May 27th, 2024 through September 27th, 2024, with the potential for extensions.

  • Plant Program Field Technician – Copper Basin
  • Invasive Plant Field Technician – Cordova
Become a member of CRWP's Board of Directors!

Do you want to support our work and stewardship in the Copper River watershed? CRWP is searching for two individuals living in the Copper Basin to serve on our board and help steer our programs, which range from watershed education to improving fish passage and habitat throughout the Copper River watershed.

Our bylaws require balanced representation between the Copper River Basin and Cordova to ensure the future direction of our work is best serving communities across the entire watershed.

Commitments include a one-and-a-half-hour board meeting every 6-7 weeks, attendance at virtual and in-person fundraising events, and the annual board retreat. Occasionally, board members will have the option to travel to different parts of the watershed on behalf of CRWP.

Please send a letter of interest or a nomination to Lisa Docken at info@copperiver.org by March 25, 2024.

Welcoming Kimberlee Casavan as our new Operations Manager!

We are excited to welcome our new Operations Manager, Kimberlee Casavan, to the CRWP Team!

After moving to Cordova almost 6 years ago, Kim fell in love with the Copper River watershed. She has a wide range of on-the-job experience to complement her Bachelor of Arts degree. She is excited to put her talents to use as the Operations Manager with the CRWP Team!

Each year Kim has been in Alaska, she continues to learn more about the watershed and the importance of preserving its habitat. In her free time, Kim enjoys knitting, crafting, and gluten-free baking. You can find Kim and her partner Lee, enjoying hikes, bike rides, subsistence fishing, and berry picking on the weekends.

Welcome to the CRWP Team, Kim!

CRWP Scholarship Opportunity!

CRWP will award two $1,000 scholarships this year! One to a graduating student from the Copper Basin, and one to a graduating student from the Cordova area.

Home school students in the region and students who have significant ties to the region are also eligible to apply. CRWP scholarships are a one-time award, and money will be sent directly to the educational institution that you will be attending.

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