Kings of the Kenai highlights the fight to protect Alaska’s legendary King salmon and why telling this story is vital for inspiring conservation far beyond the Kenai River. For decades, the Kenai has been celebrated as one of the world’s greatest sportfishing rivers, but pressure on its salmon populations has put the ecosystem, and the communities that depend on it, at risk. The Kenai River Sportfishing Association (KRSA) has stepped up with habitat restoration, fisheries management, and education, raising millions through events like the Ted Stevens Kenai River Classic to ensure salmon remain part of Alaska’s heritage. Sharing this story matters because it connects conservation to culture, economy, and identity, showing that safeguarding a single species can protect an entire way of life. Kings of the Kenai reminds us that protecting rivers and fisheries isn’t just about science, it’s about ensuring future generations inherit both abundance and tradition.