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A Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide for Lahaina and West Maui
Surfrider Foundation, Pacific Fire Exchange, and Hawaiʻi Wildfire Management Organization, have released Re-planting After Fire: A Fire-Resilient Landscape Guide for Lahaina & West Maui — a new, free resource created specifically for the Lahaina and West Maui community.
Stream monitoring shows strong water quality at Haʻikū streams in November
New water quality data from the Haʻikū Community Association — collected in partnership with Maui County, the Surfrider Foundation and the University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa’s Water Resources Research Center — shows encouraging signs for Haʻikū’s streams as the island moves into the wet winter season, hoʻoilo.
Volunteers invited to help sand dune restoration at Haycraft Beach, Feb. 12
The community is invited to participate in sand dune restoration efforts at Haycraft Beach Park, located at the end of Hauoli Street in Mā’alaea, from 7 to 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025.
Mālama Hamakua Maui awarded one of eight World Surf League PURE grants to protect the ocean
Mālama Hamakua Maui is one of eight grant recipients announced by the World Surf League for its work to protect and conserve the ocean.
Hui O Ka Wai Ola adds four new coastal water testing sites in Lahaina
Hui O Ka Wai Ola increased its response to the Lahaina wildfires by launching four additional coastal water testing sites in West Maui (Māla Tavern, Māla Ramp, Papalaua Street, and Lahaina Harbor) and by hiring the organization’s first Fire Response Team Lead.
Public comments sought for Lahaina Wastewater Facility Clean Water Act Permit
The Hawai‘i Department of Health is seeking public comment on a proposed Clean Water Act permit for the County of Maui’s Lahaina Wastewater Reclamation Facility. This is the first time a permit is being proposed for a wastewater treatment facility that discharges to the ocean via groundwater.
Residents make waves to extend beach access at one of Maui’s busiest surf spots
An earlier opening for Ho’okipa gates may seem small for some, but it’s a big deal for beach access, Surfrider Foundation said.
Surfrider Foundation: ongoing elevated bacteria count at Kahului Harbor and Waioka
Kahului Harbor in Central Maui, and Waioka “Venus Pool” in East Maui both had medium levels of Enterococcus bacteria, according to Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force.
Surfrider Foundation’s Blue Water Task Force reports high bacteria levels at five Maui sites
Maui Chapter volunteers collect samples from 18 different sites along Maui’s North Shore. They partner with Professor Donna Brown and her Marine Biology students at the University of Hawaiʻi Maui College to have the samples processed within her lab to determine the levels of enterococcus fecal indicator bacteria.
Surfrider Foundation hosts cleanup at Awalua Beach on July 16
The Surfrider Foundation is holding a beach cleanup on the west side of Awalua Beach on July 16 at 9 a.m.
Maui’s Māliko Bay makes national Top 10 beach list for high bacteria count
One of Maui’s beaches made a Top 10 beach list that’s not as desirable as other national rankings. Māliko Bay on Maui’s north shore is one of three Hawai’i beaches that landed on Surfrider Foundation’s 2021 list for Top 10 priority beaches with chronically high bacteria counts.
Volunteers clean up Sugar Beach during annual Hands Across the Sand event
“The message is simple: no to dirty fuels and yes to clean energy,” event organizers said. “These gatherings drew metaphorical and actual lines in the sand; human lines in the sand against the threat of dirty fuels.”
Surfrider Project Aims to Reduce Plastic Pollution, Protect Hawaiian Monk Seals
The North Pacific Hagfish Trap Project aims to reduce the number of hagfish traps washing up on the coastlines of Hawai‘i and thus protect critically endangered Hawaiian monk seals.
Surfrider Cleans 1,200 Pounds of Trash from West Maui Beach
An estimated 1,200 pounds of trash was cleaned up from West Maui’s Awalua Beach on Saturday, in an effort organized by Surfrider Foundation Maui Chapter.
New Hotline Available to Report Marine Debris and Derelict Fishing Gear
The state and four non-profit organizations have teamed up to create a new statewide number to report marine debris and derelict fishing gear.
Surfrider Foundation Launches ‘Choose to Reuse’ Educational Campaign to Reduce Single-Use Waste
The Surfrider Foundation’s Ocean Friendly Restaurants program is launching the “Choose to Reuse” educational campaign to educate business owners and customers to adopt easy solutions to avoid using unnecessary disposable items.
Blue Water Task Force Reports High Bacteria Levels at Ho‘okipa, Waiehu, Waihe‘e and Wailuku
Waters at Wailuku River, Waiehu Stream, the west end of Hoʻokipa Beach Park, and Waiʻehu Beach Park had high levels of enterococcus bacteria, according to samples taken on Sept. 24, as part of a citizen scientist program conducted by the Surfrider Foundation.
Lawsuit Prompts Review of Plastic Pollution on Hawaiʻi Beaches
Responding to a lawsuit from environmental groups, the Trump administration has ordered Hawaiʻi officials to examine the impact of plastic pollution on its waters, beaches and wildlife.
Bishop Museum Ditches Single-Use Plastic
Museum officials hope the single-use plastic free campaign will set an example of sustainability and conservation in Hawaiʻi.
Surfrider’s Ocean Guardian Maui Awardees Announced
The Surfrider Foundation’s Maui Chapter will honor leaders in environmental protection at the 4th Annual Ocean Guardian Awards Gala on Oct. 12, 2019 at Andaz Maui.
