Mahalo to the 160 of you who joined us for the Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetland Workshop in Kahului, Maui! And many thanks to the sponsors & organizing partners who made this event possible!

This statewide workshop focused on wetland management and predator control across all habitats in Hawaiʻi.

The 2024 Predator Control & Wetland Workshop event brought together experts from across Hawaiʻi Nei and beyond to share practical management expertise, knowledge, and stories around wetlands and predator control. The unifying theme was sharing predator control techniques that keep Hawaiʻi’s native flora and fauna thriving. Topics included wetland restoration efforts during climate change, indigenous agro-ecology, approaches to predator and habitat management, and current research.

For a recap of the event – please check out our short BLOG here:

Highlights from the Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetland Workshop on Maui

To download some of the take homes and next steps that came out of the wetland portion of the workshop, please see below:

Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetlands Workshop 2024 – Notes and Actions Identified by Participants 5-20-24

Location: Maui Arts and Cultural Center
Dates: Tuesday April 16th – Thursday April 18th, 2024
Schedule: 3 days of meetings and field visits
Contact: WetlandsWorkshop@wildhawaii.org

For access to the DLNR video recordings of some of the presentations and plenary talks – please visit this VIMEO WEBSITE HERE! – and a big MAHALO to Dan Dennison and the DLNR Comms Team for your coverage!

FYI only – The 2024 Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetland Workshop was photographed and videotaped. By registering and attending the event, you granted the Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture and associated workshop partners rights to take photos, videos and recordings of you and featuring you throughout the event, and consent to use of these materials for any and all purposes, including in media, publications, websites, advertising, social media, and in print without reservation, for perpetuity.

CLICK HERE FOR EVENT PROGRAM

‘Alae ‘Ula (Hawaiian Common Gallinule) teaches her chicks. Photo credit Hob Osterlund

Hawaiʻi Predator Control and Wetlands Workshop 2024 – Notes and Actions Identified by Participants 5-20-24

Registration costs

Registration Rates (registration closed on April 3, 2024):

$300 for general registration
$250 for non profits
$200 students / loʻi & loko iʻa farmers
$175 one-day registration option

Stipends for travel and/or workshop admission are available for those who might not otherwise be able to attend – see below for details.

More registration details, deadlines, and other info available on the Wetlands and Wildlife – Protection from Predators Facebook page.

Accommodations

Camping was available at the Waiheʻe Refuge – many thanks to the Hawaiʻi Island Land Trust. Camping is basic and you will need to bring your own gear. Portapotties will be provided. There will also be a water supply and 2 outdoor showers. More info and a map are available on their website HERE. The site is spectacular and free breakfast will be provided for campers on workshop days (April 15th, 16th, 17th, 18th). Camping must be reserved during registration and you will need to sign a waiver.

Hotel rooms – the Maui Seaside and Maui Beach Hotel are reasonably priced and well located – contact them directly if you want to book, we do not have a room block. We strongly recommend booking well in advance as places to stay are limited (and can be cost prohibitive) on Maui.

Field Trips

Field trips include Nuʻu Refuge (HILT), Kanahā Pond (DOFAW), Kealīa National Wildlife Refuge (USFWS), Beach Cleanup, and more. Fieldtrips are FULL and registration has closed.

Event Stipends

If you are a student, loʻi or loko iʻa farmer, Native Hawaiian or if you work in a relevant field but are unable to cover the cost of the workshop or travel, you may apply for a stipend. Stipends may be full or partial, depending on demand. Stipends will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis to the best of our ability. Learn more and apply HERE.

Support us!

We are currently seeking sponsors and in-kind / silent auction donations to support student travel stipends.

Please contact WetlandsWorkshop@wildhawaii.org if you or your company / agency can assist.

Event T-Shirt Fundraiser!

This fundraiser has closed but helped to raise over $280.00 for event stipends for loko iʻa / loʻi kalo and student participants. Mahalo for your interest!

Hui members

Helen Raine – Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Megan Lamson – Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund & DLNR Division of Aquatic Resources Kona
Afsheen Siddiqi – DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Lindsey Nietmann – DLNR Division of Forestry and Wildlife
Tyler Bogardus – Department of Agriculture – APHIS Wildlife Services
T.J Haltigan – Department of Agriculture – APHIS Wildlife Services
Steve Hess – Department of Agriculture – National Wildlife Research Center
Alex Dutcher – Hallux Ecosystem Restoration
Mike McFarlin – Archipelago Research and Conservation
Scott Fisher – Hawaiʻi Island Land Trust
Robin Knox – Save The Wetlands Maui
Carrie Harrington – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Joy Browning – U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service
Liat Portner – Ecosystems Extension Program, Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM), UH Mānoa
Clay Trauernicht – NREM, UH Mānoa
Monica Iglecia – Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Natalie Myers – Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Lindsey Kramer – Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
Jodie Rosam – Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund

Organizing partners

Pacific Birds Habitat Joint Venture
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund (HWF)
Ecosystems Extension Program, Dept. of Natural Resources and Environmental Management (NREM), UH Mānoa
Dept. of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) – Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW)
U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS)
U.S. Department of Agriculture – APHIS Wildlife Services
Hallux Ecosystem Restoration LLC
Hawaiʻi Island Land Trust (HILT)
Save the Wetlands Maui