View the complete Resolution here: MNMRC Reef Resolution On February 18th the Maui County Council made history as they unanimously voted to adopt MNMRC’s resolution to: “Acknowledge the Importance to Protect and Enhance the Reef Ecosystems of Maui County”. The resolution is a strong step forward in ensuring our reefs are viable for future generations. […]
A historic event happened on February 2nd, 2015 in the Maui County Council Chambers: The County IEM Committee voted to adopt the MNMRC’s Resolution to: “Acknowledge the Importance to Protect and Enhance the Reef Ecosystems of Maui County”. The MNMRC drafted the resolution and after much hard work it was brought before the Infrastructure and […]
Join us at La’ie Wetlands in Kihei for our MNMRC Volunteer workday on February 21st from 8:30-11:30am. Volunteers will be working with the wetland management team from Malama Maui Nui on restoration efforts on the property. Activities will include native species planting, weeding, and burm building. We will also learn about the varied history of […]
On a beautiful Saturday, the last day in January 2015, the MNMRC and 16 volunteers came together for another successful beach cleanup at Olowalu mile marker 14. This area is a popular camping, snorkeling, diving, kayaking, and swimming spot for locals and visitors alike. Though not necessarily plagued by the marine debris deposited by currents […]
MNMRC members and guest were treated to a special hike through the Waikamoi Forest Preserve in Makawao. The group was led by Pat Bily of the Nature Conservancy, the organization that manages the Preserve. Hikers wound their way along the trail through pristine native forest and surrounded by the calls of the native forest birds. […]
January 15th- Members of Maui County Council, the community and parter NGOs came together to meet the Maui Coral Reef Recovery Team (MCRT) during their 10th Meeting Celebration. The MCRT was formed in 2010 to develop a results-driven plan for the recovery of Maui’s reefs, the Maui Coral Reef Recovery Plan. The plan is now […]
To date we have removed over 11,781 pieces of debris from this short section of beach at Olowalu. Saturday, January 31st from 9-11am at mile marker 14 Join us in our effort to protect Maui’s most pristine, and the mother reef of corals across Maui Nui. Many hands make light (and fun) work. Bring your […]
Support the Save Maui’s Mantas Campaign lead by MNMRC representative Dr. Mark Deakos and partner organization HAMER (Hawaii Association for Marine Education and Research). www.SaveMauisMantas.org https://youtu.be/k-tAshkNMNs The Problem: 1 of 10 manta rays observed at Olowalu suffers from an amputated or severely damaged cephalic fin caused from entanglement in fishing line. The cephalic fin is […]
Agreement was reached on the issue of streamwater flow for the Na Wai Eha – four waters of Wailuku. Below in the official comment from Hui o Na Wai ‘Eha, and the news release from DLNR. Official Statement from Hui o Nā Wai ‘Ehā……….. Mahalo for everyone’s support through this long and arduous process! It […]
On December 14th Governor Neil Abercrombie signed a new set of rule changes for the fisheries of the entire west coast of Hawaii Island. The new rules are the product of years of research and public input and debate. The resulting rules include the ban of the highly controversial SCUBA spearfishing, along with restrictions on […]
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