Anchorage Waterways Council

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Anchorage Waterways Council Protecting, restoring, and enhancing the waterways and wetlands of Anchorage through education, outreach, and action.

Anchorage Waterways Council is a 501(c)3 non-profit NGO membership organization whose mission is to protect, restore, and enhance the waterways, wetlands, and associated uplands of Anchorage. Our members believe that environmentally healthy watersheds are a vital part of the high quality of life that we enjoy in Anchorage. We also believe that the beautiful creeks of Anchorage need a group specifically dedicated to advocating for their health and well being. We work with a large and diverse group of partners including federal and state resource agencies, local government, the business community, and individual citizens to improve the watershed environment through planning, advocacy, education, and science.

AWC water quality monitoring site: Rabbit Creek. Photo courtesy of Margie M.
07/01/2026

AWC water quality monitoring site: Rabbit Creek.
Photo courtesy of Margie M.

A big thank you to ADF&G's Outdoor Youth Days 2026! AWC’s Outdoor Educator Kaitlan McLallen helped bring creek science a...
06/26/2026

A big thank you to ADF&G's Outdoor Youth Days 2026!
AWC’s Outdoor Educator Kaitlan McLallen helped bring creek science and outdoor learning to life through hands-on activities with local youth. We love seeing curiosity grow into connection with our waterways. These young explorers learn about the amazing ecosystems right in their backyard!

06/19/2026

Today's Ocean Wonder:

📍 Sea of Cortez, Mexico

Marine biologist Jacques Cousteau once called the Sea of Cortez "the world's aquarium."
Its nutrient-rich waters support whales, dolphins, sea lions, sharks, and hundreds of fish species, making it one of the most productive marine ecosystems on Earth.

💙 What marine animal would you most hope to encounter here?

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Consider attending Reading Rendezvous this Saturday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, o...
05/14/2026

Looking for something fun to do this weekend? Consider attending Reading Rendezvous this Saturday, 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm, on the Loussac library lawn.

05/09/2026

Today is World Migratory Bird Day!

As Anchorage’s beloved birds begin to return from their distant travels, it is important to remember that feeding wild birds (especially in parks, beaches, wetlands, and around buildings) can do more harm than good. Feeding birds unnatural food such as bread can cause health issues, as bread fills birds up but provides very little protein, vitamins, and minerals that they need. Additionally, feeding birds can change their natural behavior, encouraging them to linger where they shouldn’t or rely on handouts instead of the foods they’re adapted to find. Let’s celebrate these incredible travelers by keeping wildlife wild and healthy. If you want to help birds, the best gift you can give is keeping our waterways clean, planting native plants, and reducing hazards by keeping cats supervised or indoors, treating windows to prevent collisions, and reducing pesticide use.

Huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and joined us for our annual Scoop The P**p Day at University Lake and...
04/26/2026

Huge thank you to everyone who came out yesterday and joined us for our annual Scoop The P**p Day at University Lake and Connors Bog! Altogether, dozens of bags full of dog p**p and other waste were removed from our beloved local parks. Thank you again to everyone who helped out and to those who always remember to do their doody and scoop the p**p.

🌍 Happy Earth Day! Today, let's celebrate our beautiful planet by taking small steps to protect the environment. Whether...
04/22/2026

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Today, let's celebrate our beautiful planet by taking small steps to protect the environment. Whether you recycle, reduce plastic use, or even join AWC for our annual clean-up events, such as Scoop the P**p Day and Creek Cleanup. Every action matters, and together we can make a huge difference in Anchorage’s waterways and beyond.

April 25th 11-3 is Scoop the P**p day at University Lake and Connors Bog.

Creek Cleanup May 7 – 17.

For more information on these events and more, check out our website https://www.anchoragecreeks.org/events-1

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