Nathan Eagle/Civil Beat/2023
Lack Of Native Seeds Spurs Federal Plan To Replant Fire-Loving Invasive Grasses
The proposal surprised local elected officials and conservation groups that had already been working on native seed issues.
2 Different Nonprofits Are Paying This CEO Hefty Salaries. She Says She Works Full Time For Each One
Denise Yamaguchi’s two nonprofits have also gotten more than $1 million in grants from the Legislature in recent years.
Kevin Fujii/Civil Beat/2023
This State Employee Is Scouring The Earth For Solutions To Combat Hawaii’s Invasive Species
Government needs to speed up its approval process and invest in research infrastructure to defeat a list of environmentally and economically threatening pests, experts say.
Cory Lum/Civil Beat/2022
Hawaii’s Ag Corp. Is Putting Up Remainder Of Its Land For Lease
The corporation said the move signaled a new era of transparency for the agency.
Catherine Toth Fox/Civil Beat/2023
Catherine Toth Fox: How One Kailua Teacher Enriched Learning Through A Gardening Program
A school campus has been transformed into a zero-waste food source.
Courtesy: Blue Ocean Mariculture
Hawaii’s Aquaculture Industry Is Set To Boom But It Needs State Help
State support has been lean, but the industry has attracted global recognition for its innovations.
David Croxford/Civil Beat/2023
Hawaii To Battle Invasive Beetle By Restricting Plant Material Shipments
In addition to the state’s interim rules, drones are being used to drop pesticides.
Courtesy: DLNR/2023
Federal Wildfire Grant Opportunities Open For Hawaii
Three grants are now available to help Hawaii’s landowners fortify their wildfire defenses.
Ronen Zilberman/Civil Beat
Hawaii Will Receive Another $3.5 Million For Food Security Microgrants
The money will be distributed across Hawaii to bolster community-level food security.
Thomas Heaton/Civil Beat/2023
Fast-Growing And Fire-Resistant Grasses Are Flourishing In Hawaii
Grass from East Indian sugarcane to African Guinea grass have been introduced to Hawaii for centuries, predating the state’s increased risk of wildfire.