#Teya Penniman
A 175-acre little fire ant infestation on Maui reaches turning point
Crews with the Maui Invasive Species Committee say aerial eradication efforts of a 175-acre little fire ant infestation in Nāhiku has reached a turning point. The infestation was discovered in 2014 during an effort to remove invasive Nicosia plants from the area.
Maui experts hope to catch up in battling coquis, Little Fire Ants, miconia
Two people who have successfully helped the Maui Invasive Species Committee since its inception are Teya Penniman, acting manager, and Christy Martin, who started with MISC in 2000, but now helps with statewide issues including policy and funding. Maui Now’s Gary Kubota interviewed Martin and Penniman as part of this People of Maui series.
Maui Invasive Species Committee Gets Capitol Recognition
MISC members were credited for working to guard the county from environmental threats including coqui frogs, pampas grass, veiled chameleons, miconia, and more.
Maui Panel Of Professionals To Address Ag Furloughs
A panel of professionals on Maui will update the pubic on the impacts of potential furloughs facing the Hawaii Department of Agriculture. Earlier this week, the state announced the temporary restoration of 22 plant quarantine inspector positions that were initially slated for elimination. The temporary reprieve is good for a single year, but does not […]
CENTENNIAL PROGRAM GENERATES $1.2 MILLION FOR HALEAKALA’S FRAGILE ECOSYSTEMS
Haleakala National Park on Maui is $1.2 million richer today because of a partnership between the National Park Service and the Maui Invasive species Committee. Under the National Park Service Centennial Challenge, contributions from park partners are matched with federal funds. The money will be used to prepare the park for the next century of […]
