AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoLand Protection: Nearly 1,000 acres on Oʻahu’s windward Koolau range are now protected from development after a $2.6M purchase, with the land transferred to DOFAW—an eight-year win for watershed and cultural landscape protection. Wildlife & Public Safety: Lifeguards closed Hawaiʻi’s Electric Beach area after a 6–7 foot shark appeared near Kahe Point; officials warned swimmers to stay out, noting warm power-plant discharge can attract marine life. Native Species Recovery: The nēnē is making a comeback on Molokaʻi through translocation, with conservation groups framing it as a true restoration of a species once gone from the island. Conservation Leadership: Honolulu Zoo named John Berry as its new director, highlighting his conservation background and focus on endangered species work. Community Stewardship: UH Hilo students launched a medicinal garden using sustainable practices, linking agriculture, pharmacy, and Hawaiian studies to hands-on learning. Water & Wastewater Workforce: Hawaiʻi Community College and UH Maui College rolled out a new certificate training students to help eliminate cesspools by 2050.
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