OUR VISION

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

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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📷 Copper River Sunset/CRWP
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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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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 - Government, the cordovachamber and other partners, we now have the opportunity to expand our Aluminum Can Recycling Program!!
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Visit our website to learn more about the program https://copperriver.org
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Wrangell Institute for Science and Environment (WISE) is hosting a Gear Swap this Saturday, March 9, 11am-4pm at Tazlina Village Hall!

Bring your used gear and come hungry. Crockpot chili, soup, and chowder will be available for lunch. Afterward, CRWP will give a mini workshop on preventing the spread of invasive species, and AKWild1 Ray Voley will share ultralight backpacking tips.

Proceeds will benefit WISE`s Bruce James Memorial Scholarship Fund.

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Invasive Plants are destructive, so an entire National Invasive Species Awareness Week was created to "raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread." –NISAW

In Cordova, the highest-ranked invasive plants are Reed Canarygrass and Orange Hawkweed. CRWP seasonal technicians and volunteers work hard every season to keep these plants off of the Copper River Delta and away from salmon streams. Some time invested with good old fashioned weed-pulling can do a lot to slow the spread of invasive plants.
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Learn more about how you can slow the spread of invasive species by clicking our bio link and selecting the Invasive Plant Management button.

Learn about National Invasive Species Awareness Week at https://www.nisaw.org
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📷Michelle McAfee/CRWP - CRWP seasonal technician and volunteer pulling Orange Hawkweed from a Cordova residence.
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It`s National Invasive Species Awareness Week! 🌱

Invasive plants in our watershed have long been a high concern and priority for CRWP.

Last summer, the Copper River Native Association (CRNA) in collaboration with Copper River Watershed Project
took a proactive approach to combating the spread of White Sweetclover, a prolific invasive species in the Copper Basin.

Colleen Merrick, CRWP/CRNA Climate Change Coordinator, connected the Youth Employment & Training Initiative (YETI) Program with our Invasive Plant Management Program, taking youth out on local rivers to pull and slow the spread of invasive plants.

"Recognizing the ecological and economic threats posed by this invasive plant, the two organizations have engaged local youth in the battle against White Sweetclover. This initiative not only
addresses the critical need for invasive species management but also promotes youth engagement and exposes participants to an emerging market for green collar jobs." –Colleen Merrick, CRNA
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Learn more about how you can slow the spread of invasive species by clicking our bio link and selecting the Invasive Plant Management button.

Learn about National Invasive Species Awareness Week at https://www.nisaw.org
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📷Michelle McAfee/CRWP - YETI participants pulling White Sweetclover from Klutina River sandbars.
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This is National Invasive Species Awareness Week!! 🌱

Check out this free webinar, starting TODAY, Tuesday, February 27, 9:30 AKST, for anyone interested in learning how to talk about invasive species.

https://naisma.org/event/nisaw-webinar-the-invasive-species-language-workshop/
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Learn more about our Invasive Plant Management Program at https://copperriver.org/programs/invasive-plant-management/
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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.
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.

CRWP Watershed Education Program Article

Our Program Director, Kate Morse, and Kenny Lakes school teacher, Jennifer Hodges, along with Tommy Sheridan (Alaska Blue Economy Center, University of Alaska Fairbanks), were featured in the North Pacific Anadromous Fish Commission Newsletter in January!

Click the button below to read  the full article featuring the 2022 International Year of the Salmon (IYS) Pan-Pacific Winter High Seas Expedition working with Kenny Lake students through our Watershed Education program.

 

Our Programs Making a Difference