AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoEndangered Species Update: Kaua‘i County Council honored Pakele, the last known wild ‘akikiki on the Garden Isle, after field biologists documented her rare breeding record before she disappeared in 2025. Public Input on Land Management: DLNR is inviting community feedback on a 10-year draft management plan for the Pua‘ahala Section of the Moloka‘i State Forest Reserve, with a new online mapping and survey platform. Invasive Mangrove Removal: Volunteers and crews are gearing up to clear invasive red mangroves along nearly two miles of Kailua waterways to protect native wetland habitat and endangered waterbirds. Wildlife Health Investigation: Maui Bird Conservation Center is awaiting necropsy results after an unexplained illness linked to ‘akikiki deaths at its Upcountry facility; early testing ruled out influenza and malaria. Marine Pollution: A UH study of stranded short-finned pilot whales found many had swallowed large amounts of synthetic fishing waste, underscoring the need to keep debris out of Hawai‘i’s ocean. Storm Watch: Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the Atlantic, with forecasts pointing toward the Caribbean and possible impacts along the U.S. East Coast—check updates as conditions shift.
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