OCEAN AWARENESS TRAINING - REGISTER NOW FOR THE 2011 SPRING SESSION
Marine conservation organizations have joined together to offer a
special Ocean Awareness Training on the islands of Maui and O‘ahu.
Don’t miss your chance to take part in this course, which will
provide multi-disciplinary knowledge of Hawai‘i’s unique marine
environment.
MAUI
April 11, 13, 18, 20, 25, and 27 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the
Sanctuary in Kihei
April 12, 14, 19, 21, 26, and 28 from 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the
Lahaina Civic Center
O‘AHU
May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. at the Turtle Bay
Resort (North Shore of O‘ahu)
Sign up now to learn more about the marine species that call Hawai‘i
home and find out how you can become more involved in supporting
local marine conservation and stewardship efforts. To find out more
and to register please visit us online at http://oceanawarehawaii.org
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Fiona Langenberger
Oahu Programs Assistant
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
6600 Kalaniana'ole Hwy. Suite 301
Honolulu, Hawai'i 96825
tel: 808-397-2651 ext. 249
fax: 808-397-2650
Visit the Sanctuary's new website at http://
hawaiihumpbackwhale.noaa.gov.
Check out the latest news and subscribe to the Sanctuary's current
events and
announcements listserve.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Space, Place and the Production of Knowledge Conference
April 8th and 9th 2011.
The Space, Place and The Production of Knowledge Conference at UH Manoa seeks to explore the sites where place-based cultures and practices meet with scholarship. This includes an examination of how region and environment influences scholars and their methods.
SPPOK represents academic work from over fifteen different academic fields! In addition, the schedule features spoken word by Travis Kaululaau Thompson (AKA Travis T), art exhibits, opening remarks by the Dean of the Graduate Division Patricia Cooper and an authors panel from Value of Hawaii. Traditional scholarly papers will be bolstered with art and media formats that embody the SPPOK belief that the production of knowledge exists not only in regionally specific contexts but also takes diverse forms.
Special event: In conjunction with SPPOK the ASGSA and SAPFB will present a special evening of food and fun in an alternate approach to social justice topics.
Critical Regionalisms, on the evening of April 8 will feature music, spoken word, performance and an audiovisual short talk on Text Mex.
Sunday, March 27, 2011
EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding
EPA Accepting Applications for Environmental Education Grant Funding
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting grant applications for $1.9 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. The purpose of the grants is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. EPA expects to award at least 20 grants nationwide ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $100,000 and will accept applications until May 2, 2011.
The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
EPA will be hosting two conference calls for potential applicants interested in additional information about the application process. The conference calls will take place on March 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and April 6 at 2 p.m. (EDT). To participate in the conference calls, dial: 1-866-379-5082, and use conference ID number: 48699133 for the call on March 21. Use conference ID number: 48696117 for the call on April 6.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $50 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is accepting grant applications for $1.9 million in funding for environmental education projects and programs. The purpose of the grants is to promote environmental stewardship and help develop knowledgeable and responsible students, teachers and citizens. EPA expects to award at least 20 grants nationwide ranging from a minimum of $15,000 to a maximum of $100,000 and will accept applications until May 2, 2011.
The grants provide financial support for innovative projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques. Projects should involve environmental education activities that go beyond disseminating information.
EPA will be hosting two conference calls for potential applicants interested in additional information about the application process. The conference calls will take place on March 21, 2011 at 11 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) and April 6 at 2 p.m. (EDT). To participate in the conference calls, dial: 1-866-379-5082, and use conference ID number: 48699133 for the call on March 21. Use conference ID number: 48696117 for the call on April 6.
The Environmental Education Grant Program provides funding to local education agencies, state education or environmental agencies, colleges or universities, not-for-profit organizations, or noncommercial educational broadcasting entities. Tribal education agencies, which are controlled by an Indian tribe, band or nation, may also apply, including a school or community college.
Since the program began, EPA has provided more than $50 million in funding to more than 3,000 agencies and organizations.
More information on eligibility and application materials: http://www.epa.gov/enviroed/grants.html
Note: If a link above doesn't work, please copy and paste the URL into a browser.
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2011 Sign-up for $300,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
News from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service
300 Ala Moana Blvd., #4-118, Honolulu, HI 96850
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2011 Sign-up for $300,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants
Honolulu, March 22, 2011-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Director Larry Yamamoto today announced the availability of program funding for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 in the Pacific Islands Area. The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
"The Pacific Islands Area is again offering our cooperators the opportunity to demonstrate new technologies and approaches in conservation," stated Larry Yamamoto, NRCS Director of the Pacific Islands Area. "This grant allows us to showcase unique methods to conserve our natural resources specific to our islands," he continued.
The Department of Agriculture's NRCS administers CIG. For FY 2011 up to $300,000 is available for the State Component CIG competition. Funds for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, will be awarded through a competitive grants process with applications accepted from the Pacific Islands Area (Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Applicants should explain the geographic area that the project would benefit including information about the natural resource concern. Applicants should also describe the innovative technologies or approaches which will be used to address the natural resource conservation concern. Other requirements are identified in the Announcement of Program Funding.
Funding for CIG is made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). All proposed CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers. CIG funds that are used to provide direct or indirect payments to individuals or entities to implement structural, vegetative or management practices are subject to the EQIP payment limitation. CIG is not a research program, but rather a tool to stimulate the adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success, and are likely candidates for eventual technology transfer.
CIG will fund projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. Technologies and approaches that are commonly used in the geographic area covered by the application, and which are eligible for funding through EQIP, are not eligible for funding through CIG. Proposed projects must conform to the description of innovative conservation projects or activities published in the Announcement of Program Funding.
CIG funds pilot projects and conservation field trials that can last from one to three years. Grants for approved projects cannot exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. The federal contribution for a single project cannot exceed $75,000. At least 50 percent of the total cost of the project must come from non-Federal matching funds (cash and in-kind contributions) provided by the grantee. While NRCS will provide technical oversight for each project receiving an award, the grantee is responsible for providing the technical assistance required to successfully complete the project.
Applications must be received in the NRCS Honolulu State Office by close of business May 20, 2011. Applications should be sent to: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Conservation Innovation Grants Program; ATTN: Jeff Harlow; 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 4-118 Honolulu, HI 96850. To view the complete Announcement of Program Funding, visit http://www.pia.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cig/index.html.
To find the office nearest you, visit www.pia.nrcs.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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News from U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service
300 Ala Moana Blvd., #4-118, Honolulu, HI 96850
USDA Announces Fiscal Year 2011 Sign-up for $300,000 in Conservation Innovation Grants
Honolulu, March 22, 2011-Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) Director Larry Yamamoto today announced the availability of program funding for Conservation Innovation Grants (CIG) for fiscal year (FY) 2011 in the Pacific Islands Area. The CIG program is designed to stimulate the development and adoption of innovative conservation approaches and technologies.
"The Pacific Islands Area is again offering our cooperators the opportunity to demonstrate new technologies and approaches in conservation," stated Larry Yamamoto, NRCS Director of the Pacific Islands Area. "This grant allows us to showcase unique methods to conserve our natural resources specific to our islands," he continued.
The Department of Agriculture's NRCS administers CIG. For FY 2011 up to $300,000 is available for the State Component CIG competition. Funds for single- or multi-year projects, not to exceed three years, will be awarded through a competitive grants process with applications accepted from the Pacific Islands Area (Hawaii, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands).
Applicants should explain the geographic area that the project would benefit including information about the natural resource concern. Applicants should also describe the innovative technologies or approaches which will be used to address the natural resource conservation concern. Other requirements are identified in the Announcement of Program Funding.
Funding for CIG is made available through the Environmental Quality Incentives Program (EQIP). All proposed CIG projects must involve EQIP-eligible producers. CIG funds that are used to provide direct or indirect payments to individuals or entities to implement structural, vegetative or management practices are subject to the EQIP payment limitation. CIG is not a research program, but rather a tool to stimulate the adoption of conservation approaches or technologies that have been studied sufficiently to indicate a high likelihood of success, and are likely candidates for eventual technology transfer.
CIG will fund projects targeting innovative on-the-ground conservation, including pilot projects and field demonstrations. Technologies and approaches that are commonly used in the geographic area covered by the application, and which are eligible for funding through EQIP, are not eligible for funding through CIG. Proposed projects must conform to the description of innovative conservation projects or activities published in the Announcement of Program Funding.
CIG funds pilot projects and conservation field trials that can last from one to three years. Grants for approved projects cannot exceed 50 percent of the total project cost. The federal contribution for a single project cannot exceed $75,000. At least 50 percent of the total cost of the project must come from non-Federal matching funds (cash and in-kind contributions) provided by the grantee. While NRCS will provide technical oversight for each project receiving an award, the grantee is responsible for providing the technical assistance required to successfully complete the project.
Applications must be received in the NRCS Honolulu State Office by close of business May 20, 2011. Applications should be sent to: USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service; Conservation Innovation Grants Program; ATTN: Jeff Harlow; 300 Ala Moana Blvd, Ste 4-118 Honolulu, HI 96850. To view the complete Announcement of Program Funding, visit http://www.pia.nrcs.usda.gov/technical/cig/index.html.
To find the office nearest you, visit www.pia.nrcs.usda.gov. USDA is an equal opportunity employer and provider.
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Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Please Help Keawanui Fishpond Recover from Tsunami Damage
Keawanui Fishpond March 9, 2011
Keawanui Fishpond March 23, 2011
As you can perhaps see from the photos, before the tsunami, Keawanui was an completely enclosed pond. The tsunami tore away the majority of the pond wall. The wall will need to be completely rebuilt. They are estimating it will take at least one year to rebuild the wall.
Essential supplies are needed now. This includes materials to repair the barge and floaters; boat supplies; necessary gear for working on the wall (gloves, shoes, etc). $5,000 will be enough to get this work started. Please help if you can.
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