Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division of Aquatic Resources invites the entire state to join “Makahiki Kuleana Kahakai” this June.
The coastal restoration day June 6 is part of the Year of Our Coastal Kuleana. It serves as a day of collective action to mālama shorelines, waterways and community spaces that sustain life in Hawaiʻi.
Several groups already committed to the initiative.
Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources Division seeks statewide participation to ensure every corner of Hawaiʻi is represented.
Organizations, schools, community groups, nonprofits, businesses and stewardship partners are encouraged to lead their own local efforts.
“Every corner of Hawaiʻi plays a role in the health of our coasts and oceans,” said Division of Aquatic Resources Protected Species Program Education Specialist Kristen Kelly in an announcement for the coastal restoration day. “Whether you are working in the uplands or right at the water’s edge, your efforts contribute to a healthier future for our islands.”
How to participate
Participation is designed to be flexible, allowing organizations to host events from anywhere in the islands.
Groups are invited on or around June 6 to organize community restoration activities focusing on the specific needs of their local environment.
Eligible activities and locations include:
- Restoration work: Cleaning, restoring or planting in native habitats.
- Invasive species removal: Removing invasive aquatic or terrestrial species.
- Diverse environments: Events can take place at beaches, streams, fishponds, wetlands, nearshore waters, parks, trails or any community space.
Join the statewide effort
Division of Aquatic Resources calls on all residents to help turn this into a truly statewide movement.
Group are encouraged to organize an event and become part of a larger network of stewards dedicated to the protection of Hawaiʻi’s natural resources.
- Sign up and learn more: Click here.
- Report your impact: Groups are asked to submit after the event a report to help track the statewide impact of these collective efforts. Reports can be submitted here.
“Together, we can fulfill our coastal kuleana and ensure our coastlines remain vibrant for generations to come,” the Hawaiʻi Department of Land and Natural Resources announcement stated.
