Kenai Design Co.

10/19/2026

Sometimes conservation looks like research, habitat restoration, or protecting a threatened species.

And sometimes it looks like getting an orphaned walrus calf from a remote part of Alaska to the people who can save its life.

The Alaska SeaLife Center and its incredible team do work like this every day; responding to marine wildlife emergencies, rehabilitating animals, conducting research, educating the public, and caring for some of Alaska’s most remarkable wildlife.

Kenai Design Co. was proud to make a donation toward this effort, alongside the businesses, organizations, community members, and individuals who helped make this rescue possible.

But the part we really want to emphasize is this:

Every dollar counts!

You don’t have to make a huge donation to make a difference. When hundreds or thousands of people give what they can, those contributions become animal care, transportation, food, medicine, research, equipment, and the resources needed when the next call comes in.

Facilities like the Alaska SeaLife Center, and the dedicated people working inside them, are an incredible resource for Alaska.

If you’re able, please consider supporting the Alaska SeaLife Center.

Big change is often built from a whole lot of small acts of generosity.

And every single one matters.

An adorable walrus calf has a very important message: THANK YOU!

Being at the end of the road in Seward, Alaska, comes with some unique challenges, especially when you're caring for an orphaned walrus calf.

A HUGE thank you to Security Aviation for helping safely transport this little walrus from remote Alaska to Seward! We're also grateful to local Seward businesses like Orange Bike Delivery, LLC and Knots So Fast Country Store for their support with delivery and transportation needs along the way!

We're a small but mighty team, but responding to marine wildlife across Alaska takes a whole lot of people working together, from remote community members and partners across the state to the people who help us care for animals once they reach Seward.

To everyone who has donated time, supplies, financial support and more, thank you! Your generosity helps make this work possible.

If you or your business would like to help support the ASLC and our ongoing efforts to protect Alaska's marine life, we'd love to hear from you! 🩵

10/01/2026

A shirt can be more than a shirt. A sticker can be more than a sticker.

When you purchase something from Kenai Design Co., you’re not just supporting a small Alaska business. You’re helping us support the organizations and projects working to protect the wildlife, waters, and wild places that make this state so special.

From salmon and healthy watersheds to Cook Inlet belugas and Rufous Hummingbirds, every KDC design begins with a story about Alaska and the people working to protect it.

A portion of our sales goes back toward conservation nonprofits and partnerships doing real work here at home.

So when you wear a KDC hoodie, throw one of our stickers on your water bottle, or pick up a tee, you’re carrying a little piece of that mission with you.

Thank you for helping us turn art into something bigger.

09/28/2026

What a great kick off to another season of Fireside Chats.

Jeremy Baldridge sat down with Wayne Pichon, author of the Kenai River Review, for a thoughtful conversation about the Kenai River, the work happening around our watershed, and the importance of staying connected to the issues that affect this incredible place we all care about.

A big thank you to Kenai Watershed Forum, Wayne for sharing his knowledge, to Jeremy for leading the conversation, and to Kenai River Brewing Company for giving these discussions a home.

Events like this are a great reminder that protecting the Kenai Peninsula’s watersheds takes all of us.

If you appreciate the work Kenai Watershed Forum is doing, consider becoming a member. With a membership, you’re supporting the work they do to protect and restore healthy watersheds across the Kenai Peninsula.

09/21/2026

Fireside Chats are back!

If you care about the Kenai River and the future of our King Salmon, this is a great opportunity to come out, listen, learn, and be part of the conversation.

The first Fireside Chat of the 2026 season is this Wednesday at Kenai River Brewing, with Wayne Pichon joining Kenai Watershed Forum to talk about the Kenai King Initiative and the work happening around our Kenai River King Salmon.

Come grab a drink, gather around the fire, and connect with others who care about the river we all call home. 🐟🔥

Check out the KWF post below for all the details!

🔥 Fireside Chats are back starting next Wednesday! 🔥

Join us at Kenai River Brewing Co. at 6 PM for an evening of conversation, community, and a cold drink by the fire.

To kick off the 2026 season, we’re joined by Wayne Pichon, author of the Kenai River Review, for an update on the Kenai King Initiative and the work happening around our Kenai River King Salmon.

KWF Members get a free drink on us 🍻 + everyone gets a complimentary raffle ticket!

Not a member yet? Join today through the link in our bio.

See you next Wednesday!

09/16/2026

We are so excited that beluga whales were officially observed in the Kenai River this weekend! WOOHOO!!! This means our middle Cook Inlet sites (Kenai River and Kasilof River) are open to new volunteers for in-person training sessions! Interested in joining the fun?! Visit our website at akbmp.org/volunteer to learn more information on how to volunteer with us 😀

Our middle inlet sites are co-hosted by Alaska Wildlife Alliance and Kenai Peninsula College with NOAA Fisheries Service.

08/25/2026

We visited the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center yesterday and had the chance to explore the Matson Ocean Education Center, a beautiful space dedicated to educating visitors about our incredible Cook Inlet belugas.

And we were happily surprised to discover a little piece of the Rufous Hummingbird in there, too!

If you haven’t visited the Matson Ocean Education Center yet, I highly recommend making the stop. There’s something pretty special about learning more about the wildlife that calls Alaska home and the conservation efforts working to protect it.

And while you’re there, be sure to check out the Cook Inlet Beluga shirt, created through a joint partnership between Kenai Design Co. and Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center. Every time you wear it, you’re helping tell the story of these remarkable whales and the importance of protecting their home.

08/04/2026

Every Tuesday from July 7 through August 4, an incredible group of volunteers has been out on Kasilof Beach picking up trash before it has a chance to impact our wildlife and waterways.
A huge thank you to the Kenai Watershed Forum, Stream Watch, and every volunteer who gave their time to help keep this special place clean. Your efforts help protect the beaches we love, the salmon that depend on healthy waters, and the generations who will enjoy them after us.

Thank you for caring for Alaska 💙

07/23/2026

While many people are on the Kenai fishing at this time, let's remember...

Keeping it healthy doesn't always require big actions. Sometimes it's the little things that matter most.

Pack out trash, even if it isn't yours.
Stay on established trails to help protect the riverbanks.
Respect spawning areas and the wildlife that depend on this river.
Obey the signage.
Leave every place a little better than you found it.

When enough people do the small things, they add up to something big.

We all have a part to play in protecting the Kenai River, so that future generations can experience the same wild beauty and incredible fishery that we enjoy today.

07/20/2026

One of the questions we get asked the most is...

"Where can I find your gear?"

We're proud to partner with two incredible local businesses that help us share our mission:

📍 Soothe. Collection in Kenai
📍 Fireweed Cleaners in Anchorage

When you purchase Kenai Design Co. apparel or stickers, you're getting more than Alaska-inspired gear.

A portion of every purchase goes directly to conservation-based nonprofit organizations that are working to protect the wildlife, waters, and wild places we all love.

So every hoodie, T-shirt, or sticker helps support something bigger.

Thank you for supporting local businesses, conservation, and the incredible organizations working every day to keep Alaska wild. 💙

Photo Credit: Joshua Veldstra

07/13/2026

The Kenai River has been here for generations, and with a little care, it will be here for generations to come.

This summer, let's give something back.

Pick up a little trash.
Respect the places where salmon return each year.
Support the people working to protect this river.

Small actions, taken together, can make a big difference.

Let's leave the Kenai a little better than we found it.