Kachemak Bay National Estuarine Research Reserve

Kachemak Bay is where mountains meet ocean in one of Alaska’s most productive estuaries. This Research Reserve protects critical habitat for salmon, seabirds, and marine life while advancing our understanding of coastal ecosystems. It’s a working landscape where science happens daily, communities thrive, and wilderness remains accessible. Not as famous as Denali, but just as vital. Rep the reserve that’s quietly protecting Alaska’s coastal future while most people have never heard its name.