Support Katmai’s brown bears and salmon by donating to Katmai Conservancy’s Otis Fund

Originally launched during Fat Bear Week 2020, the Otis Fund—named after beloved bear #480 “Otis”—provides critical support for Katmai National Park and Preserve. By contributing to the Otis Fund, you’re directly helping protect Katmai’s unique habitats and incredible wildlife. Show your love for Katmai by helping us reach our goal of raising $350,000 this year.

All Otis Fund donations will be matched by explore.org from October 2nd through 13th!

To donate by mail, please send a check or money order to: Katmai Conservancy PO Box 90921 Anchorage, AK 99509 For inquiries regarding grants, large donations, or legacy gifts, please contact our Executive Director, Guy Runco, at guy@katmaiconservancy.org

Donations raised through the Otis Fund allow Katmai Conservancy to support education, interpretation, conservation, research, youth engagement, and outreach, both within and outside of Katmai National Park and Preserve. Projects and initiatives supported by the Conservancy seek to improve the quality of the visitor experience as well as preserve the dynamic, unique landscape that includes Katmai and its surrounding communities. With your help, we can and will continue to make a difference. Thank you for your continuing support!

Be sure to join us on October 12th at 4 p.m. ET / 12 p.m. AK for our annual online Fat Bear Week Celebration Fundraiser. Tune in to explore.org’s Brooks Live Events channel as we honor this year’s Fat Bear Week champion and explore the vital work of Katmai Conservancy in supporting Katmai National Park and Preserve.