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Public invited to learn about Alalā forest bird recovery project, April 25
Dr. Hanna Mounce, manager of the Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project, will speak at the annual meeting of the Friends of Haleakalā National Park on Thursday, April 25. Her presentation will cover “Alalā Recovery, Maui Nui.”
Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakalā until 6 a.m. Tuesday; Cold front continues eastward
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for the summit of Haleakalā on Maui until 6 a.m. on Tuesday, April 16, 2024.
Haleakalā National Park service trip starting March 31
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park will host a two night service trip in Haleakalā Crater, Sunday through Tuesday, March 31 to April 2, 2024.
Flood Watch in effect for Maui and Big Island through late tonight
The National Weather Service has issued a Flood Watch, in effect for Maui and the Big Island through late tonight.
Hawaiian forest bird initiative secures $3M boost to annihilate mosquitos, save birds in East Maui
At Haleakalā National Park yesterday, the Director of Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and conservationists involved in Birds, Not Mosquitoes, shed light on the ongoing project to save native birds on East Maui.
Judge ruling permits release of incompatible mosquitoes to control avian malaria in East Maui
A judge has granted summary judgment in favor of the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the American Bird Conservancy (ABC), thwarting efforts by an advocacy group to restrain the use of the Incompatible Insect Technique (IIT) to control mosquito born avian malaria on East Maui.
Haleakalā National Park water safe for consumption
The Hawaiʻi State Department of Health indicated the detection of 2,4-D did not make the water unsafe as the levels of 2,4-D were well below the EPA and State Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) of 70 parts per billion (ppb), and no 2,4-D has been detected in the bracket samples.
Newly completed management plan reduces air tours by 54% at Haleakalā
The National Park Service and the Federal Aviation Administration have completed an Air Tour Management Plan for Haleakalā National Park, which authorizes up to 2,224 air tours per year, a 54% reduction from the existing average of 4,824 flights per year. It identifies no-fly days as Sundays and Wednesdays.
Winter Storm Warning at Haleakalā, Maui
around two to three tenths of an inch are in the forecast, with winds gusting as high as 60 mph.
University of Hawaiʻi launching space tech development center, student-training hub
The University of Hawaiʻi is in the initial stages of establishing a space engineering and instrument development center at the UH Institute for Astronomy’s facilities on the UH Hilo campus, thanks to general fund support from the Hawaiʻi State Legislature and Hawaiʻi Gov. Josh Green.
Kiwikiu found in Nakula on Maui provides hope in ongoing effort to save species
Nearly two years after conservationists believed all seven kiwikiu birds translocated to the Nakula Natural Area Reserve on Maui had died, a single honeycreeper from the group was located and confirmed to be alive.
Hawaiʻi set to receive $7.6M to protect coastal communities, fish and wildlife
The funding includes $354,000 to Mālama Haleakalā Foundation to do site assessment and preliminary design for a detention basin along Kūlanihāko’i Stream. There’s also $255,300 for Molokaʻi Land Trust to wetland restoration planning.
Public comment period ends June 20 on draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā
June 20 marks the end of a 30 day comment period on a draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā National Park on Maui.
Hawaiʻi motorists support Hawaiian geese at national parks
Hawaiʻi Volcanoes National Park license plate sales have generated $60,000 to support the parkʻs Nēnē Monitoring Program.
Friends of Haleakalā National Park seeks volunteers for 2-night service trip, June 10-12
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park is looking for volunteers for a strenuous two-night service trip in Haleakalā Crater, June 10-12, 2023.
Save the Seabirds celebrates ʻUaʻu Night tonight at Haleakalā
The public is invited to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Endangered Species Act by attending ʻUaʻu Night, a special annual event to raise awareness for the endangered ʻuaʻu, or the Hawaiian petrel, which nests high on Haleakalā.
Concerns and comments welcome on draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā
A 30 day public comment period starts today on a draft air tour management plan for Haleakalā National Park on Maui. The National Park Service and Federal Aviation Administration are seeking input from anyone interested or concerned about air tours over Haleakalā.
Phase 2 excavation contract awarded, remediation continues at Haleakalā fuel spill site
A contract for Phase 2 excavation work has been awarded as remediation efforts continue at Haleakalā. Officials with the Space Surveillance Squadron hosted a community forum this week to provide an update on the status of efforts at the Maui Space Surveillance Complex where a lightning strike and equipment malfunction resulted in the release of 700 gallons of fuel at the facility in January.
Phase 1 excavation complete at Haleakalā following 700 gallon fuel spill
Workers removed approximately 43 sacks of soil estimated at 84,000 pounds, replacing it with soil gathered at a nearby site. The soil removed is being safely stored at the summit of Haleakalā until a remediation plan is approved in Phase 3.
Haleakalā National Park service project, April 4
The Friends of Haleakalā National Park hosts a service trip on April 4 at the park’s plant nursery in the Summit District of Haleakalā National Park, from 9 a.m. to noon.
