Update: Our annual Makai Watch training was a success! Mahalo to Luna Kekoa, State Makai Watch Coordinator for facilitating and presenting, to DOCARE Branch Chief Guy Chang for supporting and sharing the history of DLNR/DOCARE, to DOCARE Officers Al Lagunte and Carlton Helm for continuing to be present and providing valuable guidance for the fourth […]
MPW hosts special training for Lifeguards
Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea was proud to host a special Makai Watch training designed specifically for Lifeguards. They are in and around the ocean every day and are our allies in helping to preserve marine resources for future generations. Mahalo nui loa to Luna Kekoa Makai Watch Coordinator for the Hawai‘i DLNR (Department of Land and Natural Resources), participating DOCARE […]
State Approves Makai Watch
As reported by Roger Mari, Reporter for KITV4 news Program Helps Protect Pupukea-Waimea Sealife Transcript from the video: The Mālama Pūpūkea-Waimea organization is now approved by the state to monitor the Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District. KITV’s Roger Mari has details from O‘ahu’s North Shore. “WE’VE BEEN LUCKY ENOUGH TO BE THE FIRST MAKAI WATCH PROGRAM […]
DLNR Recogizes MPW’s Makai Watch
posted on Hawaii DLNR Facebook page Nov 22, 2014 MAKAI WATCH PROGRAM RAISES AWARENESS ON O‘AHU’S NORTH SHORE Makai Watch-Pupukea Web from Hawai‘i DLNR on Vimeo. Hawai‘i’s Makai Watch Program is a collaborative program where communities, non-government organizations (NGOs), and the Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) work together to improve stewardship of marine […]