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Trust for Public Land welcomes first Maui project manager
The Trust for Public Land has named Kula-native Alyse Takayesu Parker as its project manager for Maui.
Watershed Fundraising Farm Dinner at Mākena Golf & Beach Club, Sept. 7
Mākena Golf & Beach Club will host Ulu Mai he Wai, a fundraising dinner event honoring local organizations, Kula Community Watershed Alliance, Uhiwai O Haleakalā, and Mauna Kahālāwai Watershed Partnership, for their work towards supporting Mauiʻs watersheds. All proceeds from the event will benefit the honorees. The event will be held on Saturday, Sept. 7, 2024, from 5:30–8:30 p.m. at Mākena Golf & Beach Club’s Nāulu Farm.
Fencing protection in West Maui watersheds support human, environmental health
A project to install fencing in West Maui to keep invasive, hoofed animals out of key watershed forests, has a mutually beneficial goal of enhancing human health and environmental well-being.
Top 20 things to do on Maui Sept. 14-24: Free animated films, Mexican Independence Day fiesta, trivia fundraiser for wildfire survivors
Free animated films featuring trolls and a singing crocodile provide family fun and are among the top 20 things to do this week on Maui. Find our comprehensive listing HERE.
HeleWai Eco Tours announces kamaʻāina initiative
HeleWai Eco Tours, in partnership with the Pu‘u Kukui Watershed Preserve, announced the launch of a monthly community initiative aimed to educate, inspire, and perpetuate conservation efforts across the island.
3,433 Acres at Kamehamenui on Maui Acquired for Conservation
As the property has just been acquired, it is not yet open to public use. Over the coming year, DOFAW will add the property to the Forest Reserve System and will initiate consultation with the community to develop a management plan for the area.
Coral Reef Alliance Invites Volunteers to Help With At-Home Native Planting Kits
Maui’s Coral Reef Alliance has launched an at-home native planting opportunity for volunteers in lieu of other watershed restoration work, which was suspended in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Restoring Natural Function at Mauiʻs Ahupua‘a to Protect Coral Reefs
Experts will share information on work being done to restore natural filtration within Maui’s watersheds to prevent land-based water pollution from flowing into the sea and degrading coral reefs. Progress of efforts made in the Wahikuli watershed in West Maui will also be discussed.
Open House on Watershed Planning in West Maui
The West Maui Watershed Plan is a multi-agency effort that will propose a recommended strategy to address land-based sources of pollutants that adversely affect water quality and the health of coral reef ecosystems off shore of the five West Maui watersheds.
Mālama Wao Akua Exhibition Announces Call to Artists
The Hui No‘eau Visual Arts Center will collaborate with the East Maui Watershed Partnership to present the Mālama Wao Akua—a fine art exhibition at the hui’s Makawao gallery.
DLNR Program Aims to Protect Hawai‘i Watershed Forests
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources has received over $467,000 as part of a new nationwide program aimed at protecting forest reserves.
3,721 Acres at Waikamoi Added to Natural Area Partnership
The extension of The Nature Conservancy’s Waikamoi Preserve into the Natural Area Partnership Program will help to protect Maui’s native forests and water resources, state officials said.
$1.7M Released for Upcountry Maui Watershed, Molokaʻi Irrigation
Governor Neil Abercrombie announced the release of $1.5 million for the Upcountry Maui Watershed project, and $200,000 for improvements to the Molokaʻi Irrigation System.
9,000 Acres at Haleakalā Funded for Forest Watershed Protection
Here on Maui, projects were selected to protect more than 9,000 acres on the north, east and south slopes of Haleakalā, according to an announcement from the state Department of Land and Natural Resources.
Hawaii Tourism Authority Funds Five Maui Projects
The Hawai‘i Tourism Authority has selected five Maui community-based projects to receive funding in 2013 through its Natural Resources Program and Kūkulu Ola – Living Hawaiian Culture Programs.
