Kenai River Management Area Citizen Advisory Board Meeting

What is this notice about?

The Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center in Soldotna. People can attend in person or online. The public can also send written comments by email before the meeting.

Why was this notice issued?

The Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board is holding a scheduled meeting. The board gives the public a forum and advises the Governor and the Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on matters relating to the Kenai River watershed. It does not handle fisheries allocation.

What action is being taken?

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, through Alaska State Parks, is announcing a hybrid (in-person and virtual) meeting of the advisory board. It is inviting public participation and written comments. Committee meetings may also be held before the full board meeting.

Who is involved: Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board (12 public members and five non-voting agency representatives); Alaska State Parks; Alaska Department of Natural Resources

How can the public respond?

Respond by Thu, Oct 8, 2026 This deadline has passed.

“Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting (meeting is Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m.)”

Ways to respond

Email hans.rinke@alaska.gov
In person Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska
Virtual participation Contact Hans Rinke, Alaska State Parks, 907-262-5581, hans.rinke@alaska.gov for virtual attendance information

What to include

Include “Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board” in the email subject line. Written comments will be given to board members to consider. Contact Hans Rinke for virtual attendance details and for committee meeting schedules and updates.

Contact

Hans Rinke
Alaska State Parks
hans.rinke@alaska.gov
907-262-5581

Will there be public meetings?

Citizen Advisory Board meeting (hybrid): Thu, Oct 8, 2026, 5:30 p.m.
Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska
Attend in person, or contact Hans Rinke (907-262-5581, hans.rinke@alaska.gov) for information on attending virtually.

Key dates

Oct 8, 2026: Citizen Advisory Board meeting at 5:30 p.m.; written comments should be submitted before the meeting

Original notice text

Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board Meeting The Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board will meet on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. at the Kenai National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center, 33398 Ski Hill Road, Soldotna, Alaska. The meeting will be held in a hybrid format, and the public is welcome to participate either in person or virtually. The Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board provides a public forum and advises the Governor and Commissioner of the Alaska Department of Natural Resources on matters relating to the Kenai River watershed, excluding matters related to fisheries allocation. The Board is currently comprised of 12 public members and five non-voting agency representatives. Public Comment Members of the public are encouraged to participate. Written comments may be submitted prior to the meeting by email to hans.rinke@alaska.gov. Please include “Kenai River Special Management Area Citizen Advisory Board” in the subject line. Written comments will be provided to Board members for consideration. Committee meetings may be held prior to the full Board meeting. Please use the contact information below for committee meeting schedules and updates. Virtual Participation & Additional Information For information on attending the meeting virtually, committee meetings, or other questions regarding the Citizen Advisory Board, please contact: Hans Rinke Alaska State Parks 907-262-5581 hans.rinke@alaska.gov

This summary was written by an AI model (Claude) from the official notice text. This is general information, not legal advice. Always confirm deadlines and instructions in the official notice. Legal disclaimer.