Maui Nui Marine Resource Council has entered into a new partnership with Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary. A memorandum of agreement was signed this month between NOAA’s Office of National Marine Sanctuaries and MNMRC, opening the possibility of the two entities to work together to initiate new research, education, and outreach projects throughout Maui … [Read more...] about Organizations Pool Marine Resources
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Maui County Council Establishes Climate Action and Resilience Committee
In other restructuring business, the County Council established the Climate Action and Resilience Committee on Friday, Dec. 27. The new committee follows a resolution passed on Dec. 20, authored by Councilmember Kelly King, titled “Acknowledging a climate emergency and committing to an immediate just transition and emergency mobilization effort to restore a safe … [Read more...] about Maui County Council Establishes Climate Action and Resilience Committee
Annual HFUU Convention at Mahi Pono Community Farmlands
The 9th Annual HFUU Convention is happening at Mahi Pono Community Farmlands from Friday, November 8th until Sunday, November 10th. This year’s theme is Growing Hawai‘i Agriculture, and will feature many presenters, interactive engagement, hands-on demos, regenerative ag discussions, and more. See a private screening of Fantastic Fungi, and the convention will also feature … [Read more...] about Annual HFUU Convention at Mahi Pono Community Farmlands
Be The Change: Maui County seeks public participation on boards and commissions
Maui County is seeking applicants for 42 vacancies on boards, commissions, councils, and committees. There are a wide variety of opportunities ranging from Board of Ethics to Liquor Control. There are five openings on the Urban Design Review Board; three each on the Maui County Arborist Committee and the Maui County Cultural Resources Commission; two each on the Board of … [Read more...] about Be The Change: Maui County seeks public participation on boards and commissions
Maui County Represented at UN Climate Change Summit
In the last week of September, world leaders came together for the United Nations Climate Change Summit in New York to discuss the current state of the world's climate and sustainability. Maui County was represented by Makale’a Ane, the county's environmental coordinator. While in New York, Ane also attended several events related to issues facing communities living on the … [Read more...] about Maui County Represented at UN Climate Change Summit