#Endangered Wildlife
Toxoplasmosis spread by cats poses growing threat to endangered nēnē, public health
Nēnē, Hawaiʻi’s state bird, face a growing threat not just from predators—but from disease. Feral and free-roaming cats are transmitting toxoplasmosis, a parasitic disease that is increasingly killing these endangered geese, according to conservationists at Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture.
Case announces more than $28.5 million to protect Hawaiʻi’s natural resources
The US Department of Defense Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration Program awards this year include $2.9 million to increase the resilience of endangered wildlife on Lāna‘i. (To be supported by $4.8 million in partner contributions.)
Haleakala National Park sends Maui aide to the Gulf Coast
Four employees from Haleakala National Park were among the crews recruited to assist with the oil cleanup efforts in the Gulf Coast. National Park Service Director, Jonathan Jarvis, issued a memorandum on June 21, 2010 asking Parks throughout the nation “to make personnel available throughout this critical period.” Jarvis asked for personnel with the appropriate […]
