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Endangered Hawaiian birds find refuge in taro patch on Kaua‘i
According to University of Hawai‘i, six ʻalae ʻula (Hawaiian moorhen) chicks hatched in the loʻi in December. The parents had shown up a couple of months earlier.
Stakeholders Take Action to Address Concerns at Kahoma Stream
Hawai‘i Commission on Water Resource Management issued a response today concerning low stream flow reported in Kahoma Stream in Maui this week.
Water Restoration Advocates Critical of Kahoma Stream Management
The return of life in the stream took years of work, but those who have been at the heart of restoration efforts are alleging mis-management of the resource.
VIDEO: First Kalo Harvest in Kahoma Valley in 130 years
After 130 years, kalo is growing again in Lahaina’s Kahoma Valley. Ka Malu O Kahalawai celebrated the landmark harvest on Friday, July 20, 2018.
$3 M in Coastal Management Funding for Hawai‘i
The funding includes $500,000 for the University of Hawaiʻi for the development of real-time forecasting tools for high surf, king tides and storm surge.
Water Commission Drops Proposed Fine Against Maui Taro Farmer
The state Water Commission heard more than three hours of oral testimony expressing concern over a $4,500 fine for a family using water from the river to water their taro.
East Maui Farmers Rally Against Continued Stream Diversion
Residents of the Keʻanae Lowlands are in opposition to the bill and are gathering at the Oʻahu State capitol tomorrow for the meeting, which starts at 2:45 p.m.
Free Sea Talk Focuses on Fish Farming in Taro Patches
The presentation will focus on sustainable fish farming practices in the lo`i (taro patch), and a collaborative project that aims to involve visitors and residents in traditional taro and fish farming.
DLNR, WILDLIFE PARTNERS TO SURVEY WATERBIRDS STATEWIDE
Dozens of wildlife biologists will visit Hawai’i’s wetlands on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 for the statewide bi-annual waterbird survey. Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff and volunteers will survey more than 250 wetland sites where waterbirds are known to gather — including marshes, reservoirs, golf course canals, prawn […]
SURVEY COULD INFLUENCE FUTURE STREAM FLOWS FOR E. MAUI FARMERS
Farmers have until today (Thursday, May 28, 2009) to submit a survey that could influence future stream flows in east Maui. The Maui County Farm Bureau began distributing the survey several months ago in the hopes of obtaining information on water usage and needs. The information from the survey will help the farm bureau in […]
DLNR, WILDLIFE PARTNERS TO SURVEY WATERBIRDS STATEWIDE
With notebooks and binoculars in hand dozens of wildlife biologists will take to Hawai`i’s wetlands on Wednesday, Jan. 21 for the statewide bi-annual waterbird surveys. Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Forestry and Wildlife staff and volunteers will set out as early as 6 a.m. to survey more than 250 wetland sites […]
