Management

Kenai Fjords National Park is one of over 400 National Park Service units that, working with other partners, helps safeguard this nation's natural and cultural heritage.

Park Mission
The park was established in 1980, by the Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act to preserve in perpetuity unique fjord and rainforest ecosystems, the vast Harding Icefield, rich and varied marine and terrestrial wildlife, and historical and archeological reminders of the native peoples of the Alaska coast. In addition, Kenai Fjords National Park is mandated to provide for visitor enjoyment and access to the coastal fjords, Exit Glacier, and the Harding Icefield in a manner that maintains them unimpaired for future generations.

Balancing these contradictory missions of preservation and visitor use can be challenging. Park managers work with local communities, state and federal agencies, the general public, and numerous other partners to ensure that visitors can experience Kenai Fjords National Park's incredibly diverse and dynamic ecosystems while keeping the promise of preservation for future generations.

 

Laws & Policies

Learn about the laws and policies in the park, and find links to resources like the Code of Federal Regulations, the Superintendent's Compendium and other governing documents including a portfolio of management plans. In addition, we are very proud of our work in the following areas:

Learn how the park manages its population of black and brown bears to keep both the bears and the visitors safe.

 

Annual Park Fact Sheet

Many people are looking for information about their national parks. The Park Fact Sheet includes basic park information including visitation, acreage, staffing, budget, and more.