Recent high school graduates, college graduates and young professionals looking to establish a career in conservation are strongly encouraged to apply by Sept. 8.
Two additional hearings have been scheduled for Maui and Moloka‘i for people to comment on a proposal to protect nearly 100 unencumbered state land parcels across Hawai‘i as part of
Two additional hearings have been scheduled for Maui and Moloka‘i for people to comment on a proposal to protect nearly 100 unencumbered state land parcels across Hawai‘i as part of the State Forest Reserves, Natural Area Reserves, and Wildlife Sanctuaries systems.
/ Hikers ascend the switch-back trail at Pololū Trail.
A new program funded by the Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority hopes to ease some popular trails and some tension between residents and visitors.
The HTA is funding the Pololū Trail Steward Program, a pilot project in collaboration with Kupu, Nā Ala Hele Trails and Access Program, and local families in Pololū and the neighboring ahupuaʻa.
Pololū Valley was one of several hotspots community members and stakeholders identified as part of HTA’s Hawaii Island Destination Management Action Plan.
The goal is to hire four local stewards who would help with visitor management, safety and trail maintenance.