This text highlights the achievements and initiatives of several individuals in Hawaiʻi focused on environmental conservation and sustainability.
Christy Martin
- Role: Program Manager & Information Officer at UH Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit
- Focus: Combating invasive species in Hawaiʻi, which significantly threaten local ecosystems.
- Key Projects: Advocating for biosecurity measures, policy work, and public awareness campaigns, including an Emmy-winning documentary on ʻōhiʻa trees.
Amy Goto
- Role: Scientific Diver and Boat Captain at Kuleana Coral Restoration
- Focus: Coral reef restoration and protection of marine ecosystems.
- Key Projects: Emergency coral reattachment after damage and outreach to encourage women’s participation in outdoor activities related to hunting and fishing invasive species.
Lea Hong
- Role: Associate VP and Hawaiʻi State Director of Trust for Public Land
- Focus: Protecting significant cultural and environmental spaces across Hawaiʻi.
- Key Projects: Leading land acquisitions for conservation and establishing programs that support Native Hawaiian land stewardship.
Stacy Sproat
- Role: Executive Director of the Waipā Foundation
- Focus: Managing and revitalizing the ahupuaʻa system in Kauaʻi for community agriculture and education.
- Key Projects: Engaging the community in various agricultural practices and environmental stewardship projects.
Uhiwai Wall
- Role: Intern at Asner Lab
- Focus: Coral conservation and community outreach.
- Key Projects: Participating in marine operations for reef restoration and fostering community awareness of coral ecosystems.
These narratives emphasize the intricate relationship between conservation, culture, and community in Hawaiʻi, showcasing the dedication of these individuals to protect and sustain the unique environment of the islands.
