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Help stop the spread of the Coconut Rhinoceros beetle

Grubs of the invasive Coconut Rhinoceros beetle (Oryctes rhinoceros) were found at a Hawaiʻi Island residence, likely transported within store-bought soil or compost products. These beetles are known for boring into unopened fronds of palms to feed on sap, eventually killing the “tree” (technically a perennial flowering plant). On Hawaiʻi Island, these invasive beetles pose a serious threat to our five endemic species of loulu palms, of which three are already designated as endangered or critically imperiled. Please help prevent the spread of these beetles in your area by reporting any sightings of grubs or beetles to the state’s toll-free Pest Hotline: (808) 643-PEST (7378).

By Lindsey Kramer|Nov 5, 2023|Announcements, General, Hawaiian Wildlife|

Ten Kaʻū Stewardship Trainee POSITIONS AVAILABLE NOW!

Ka ʻOhana O Honuʻapo (with support from HWF) launch their Kaʻū Hoa Pili ʻĀina Training Program!

By Megan Lamson|Oct 9, 2023|Announcements, Coastal Restoration, General, Hawaiian Flora, Hawaiian Wildlife|

Kaʻū Scholarship Essay by Derek Lang (Hawaiian Monk Seal)

My Favorite Wildlife Species written by Kaʻū Wildlife Scholarship Recipient #2. In May 2023, HWF offered ten scholarships to recent high school graduates with ties to Kaʻū (thanks to funding from a private foundation).

By Megan Lamson|Sep 29, 2023|Announcements, General, Hawaiian Wildlife, Kaʻū Wildlife Scholarship Essays, Marine Debris|

Coral reef grazers: Be sure to weigh in on the new proposed rules

Grazers, also referred to as herbivores, help keep coral reef areas healthy and resilient by consuming and removing most types of algae. This regular clearing of algae creates space for corals to grow and also opens up the reef for new larval corals to settle. Be sure to weigh in on the new proposed rules to protect reef grazers in Hawaiʻi.

By Lindsey Kramer|Jul 5, 2023|Conservation Policy, Coral Reefs, Hawaiian Wildlife|

Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetland Workshop

Join Us Oct 24 to Oct 26, 2023 for the Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetland Workshop in Kahului, Maui! We cordially invite you for this statewide workshop focusing on wetland management and predator control across all habitats in Hawaiʻi.

By Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund|May 8, 2023|Conservation Policy, Hawaiian Flora, Hawaiian Wildlife, Upcoming Events|

Reef creature feature: Cauliflower coral (Pocillopora meandrina)

As we approach the beginning of the coral spawning season for many of Hawaii’s coral species, we wanted to feature the once common and critically important habitat architect, Pocillopora meandrina, commonly known as cauliflower coral. Unfortunately, we learned in 2015 that cauliflower coral is highly susceptible to heat stress and bleaching. Spawning events play a key role in the recovery of this species.

By Lindsey Kramer|May 1, 2023|Coral Reefs, Hawaiian Wildlife|

New pākuʻikuʻi (Acanthurus achilles) rules for West Hawaiʻi

In December 2022, the State Board of Land and Natural Resources (BLNR) approved a new, temporary rule prohibiting the take of pāku‘iku‘i (Acanthurus achilles) within the West Hawai‘i Regional Fishery Management Area (WHRFMA) on Hawai‘i Island. This is the first time that the Department of Land & Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources (DLNR-DAR) has adopted rules under the adaptive management rulemaking authority, which allows for temporary management measures in response to observed population declines.

By Lindsey Kramer|Feb 1, 2023|Conservation Policy, Coral Reefs, Hawaiian Wildlife|

Hawai‘i Wildlife Fund and partners host the 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems (5ISAE)

The 5th International Symposium on Anchialine Ecosystems (5ISAE) was held in Kailua-Kona in November 2022 and provided a platform for sharing the brilliant research, management and restoration projects going on both globally and locally here in Hawai‘i. Want to learn more about the beauty, fragility, importance and conservation of anchialine pools around the world? To see all of the presentations, check out the HWF YouTube channel and the 5ISAE event Facebook page.

By Lindsey Kramer|Nov 25, 2022|Coastal Restoration, Conservation Policy, General, Hawaiian Wildlife, HWF Partner Highlights, Research, Upcoming Events|

Lāʻau Letters: Native Plants of Kaʻū (Pāʻū o Hiʻiaka)

Welcome to Lāʻau Letters: Native Plants of Kaʻū. Read about Kaʻū's native plants and their moʻolelo (stories), uses, preferred habitats, and opportunities to adopt them for stewardship. This column seeks to encourage making new plant friends and to reunite with others.

By Jodie Rosam|Oct 11, 2022|General, Hawaiian Flora, Hawaiian Wildlife, Lāʻau Letters: Native Plants of Kaʻū|

Celebrating the Final Shipment of Coal to Hawaiʻi

Last week, Hawai’i officially received its final shipment of coal to the state, meaning we’ll be coal-free by the end of September 2022. We couldn’t be more supportive of this state initiative towards clean energy!

By Lindsey Kramer|Aug 9, 2022|Conservation Policy, Coral Reefs, Hawaiian Wildlife|