#auwahi forest restoration project
‘Green fee’ proposals to boost Hawai‘i’s environment, disaster resilience on path to approval
A plan to use $130 million from the state’s first climate impact tax got the full backing of lawmakers on the critical House Finance Committee. Now it heads to the Senate.
Save the date for ʻUlupalakua Ranch’s ‘Christmas in the Country’
ʻUlupalakua Ranch reminds community members to mark their calendars for a day filled with ono food, photos with Santa and holiday shopping among local vendors at its Christmas in the Country festival, a full day of festivities on Saturday, Dec. 14.
Hui Noʻeau & East Maui Watershed Partnership Present Mālama Wao Akua 2023
Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center in collaboration with East Maui Watershed Partnership hosts the 19th annual Mālama Wao Akua – a juried art exhibition celebrating the native species of Maui Nui. This special exhibition will be on display in the Hui’s gallery space now through Nov. 3. The gallery is open Tuesday through Saturday between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. with free admission.
HTA reinvests $2.7M to support preservation of natural resources, Hawaiian Culture
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority is providing $2.7 million in funding to 53 community-based programs through its Aloha ‘Āina and Kūkulu Ola initiatives, emphasizing the preservation of natural resources and the perpetuation of Hawaiian culture in the state.
Paul Simon Donates Net Proceeds of $1.1 M to Environmental Groups in SF and Maui
Simon undertook the concerts with the goal of devoting his net earnings to designated local environmental organizations, and recently made donations totaling just over $1.1 million.
‘Wahi Pana Auwahi’ Art Show Opens June 30th at Hui No‘eau
The Hui Noʻeau Visual Arts Center and the Auwahi Forest Restoration Project are partnering on Family Day June 30th, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Hui to present Wahi Pana Auwahi, an exposition of works by Maui artists highlighting the protection and restoration of native dry forest at Auwahi.
