The River Center is a multi-agency permitting and outreach center. Agencies at the River Center work together to protect and restore the watersheds and natural resources of the Kenai Peninsula. Our programs focus on landowner education and permitting for natural resources and other zoned developments within the borough. Programs at the River Center include:
- KPB Habitat Protection District
- KPB Floodplain Management
- KPB Permitting & Zoning
- Alaska Department of Fish & Game - Habitat Section
River Center personnel also work closely with other state, local, and federal offices to further our mission, including: the Kenai Watershed Forum, US Army Corps of Engineers, Alaska State Parks, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation, and others.
What's Happening at the River Center?
KPB 21.06 FEMA Floodplain Map Update
KPB has been working with FEMA to update the Kenai River's regulatory floodplain maps, also known as Flood Insurance Rate Maps or FIRM's. The preliminary maps were released in January 2023. The final, effective maps must be adopted by the Kenai Peninsula Borough by February 28, 2025.
Ordinance 2024-35 is scheduled for a public hearing at the KPB Assembly on January 21, 2025. Written comments can be emailed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or to the the Assembly via the eComment portal.
Visit the KPB Flood Map Update page to learn more!