Current Projects
INHT Sign Audit:
Seward to Girdwood
The INHT corridor from Seward to Girdwood has a patchwork of signage and information created and installed by many different agencies and organizations. The need to do a complete inventory across the corridor has been identified by the Iditarod Historic Trails Alliance and is aligned with KMTA’s mission and current program areas. The resulting data will provide a starting point for the development of a long-term INHT interpretive strategy.
KMTA will collect and organize information on existing signage and interpretive installations into a database that can be shared with INHT partners and land managers. This will include photographs, descriptions of conditions, locations of signage, and information included in them.
This project is funded by the Iditarod Historic Trails Alliance.
Project Term: Summer – Fall 2026
Stewardship, Storytelling & Citizen Science
In partnership with the Prince William Sound Stewardship Foundation, we have designed a new stewardship and storytelling opportunity centered around a field experience to Knight Island, where students will participate in marine debris cleanup efforts and contribute to ongoing citizen science and long-term monitoring projects in Prince William Sound. Many Whittier students have never visited Knight Island despite living in close proximity to the Sound, making this a rare opportunity to experience a new part of their surrounding environment while engaging directly in conservation and stewardship work.
The field experience will be followed by a series of classroom sessions led in collaboration with partner organizations and community storytellers. Using the marine debris and monitoring data collected during the trip, students will continue exploring topics related to ecosystem stewardship, marine conservation, and the lasting impacts of the Exxon Valdez oil spill.
This project is funded by the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens’ Advisory Council.
Project Term: School Year 2026 – 2027
Completed Projects
Explore the impact of our work through our interactive project map and master project database. These tools highlight many of the completed projects we’ve supported and led across the region. Dive in to discover how we’ve funded community-driven efforts and partnered with peer organizations and land managers to create meaningful change while preserving the beauty, history, and landscapes of this storied place.