Hawaiian Reef Plants
The University of Hawai‘i Sea Grant College Program’s Hawaiian Reef Plants is written by John M. Huisman, Isabella A. Abbott and Celia M. Smith, three of the world’s leading botanists, and is in full color. Its 264 pages are packed with stunning photographs of the Hawaiian marine flora, plus keys, descriptions, introductory chapters, sections on Hawaiian use of seaweeds and much more.
Hawaiian Reef Plants is an easy-to-use yet comprehensive guide on nearly all species of marine plants present in Hawai‘i accompanied by stunning photographs and illustrations. The book is valuable to experts and novices alike, and is a must-read for everyone interested in marine plants and the complex ecosystems in which they live.
http://www.soest.hawaii.edu/seagrant/communication/HRP/
Weeds of Hawaii’s Pasture and Natural Areas
Weeds of Hawaii’s Pastures and Natural Areas; An Identification and Management Guide by P. Motooka, L. Castro, D. Nelson, G. Nagai, and L. Ching. ©2003, College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai‘i at M?noa. The book includes a quick, non-technical visual identification guide.
http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/Data/Weeds_Hawaii.asp
Native and Feral Ducks
http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3047/
Nearly 70 percent of Hawai‘i’s native bird species are found nowhere else on Earth, and many of these species are declining or in danger of extinction. The Koloa maoli is the only Hawaiian bird threatened by “genetic extinction” from hybridization with an invasive species - feral Mallard ducks. U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) biologists in Hawai‘i are working to find the causes of bird endangerment and ways to prevent extinction of the Koloa maoli and other threatened birds.
For the complete four-page report, go to: http://pubs.usgs.gov/fs/2007/3047/fs2007-3047.pdf
This report is also available in print from:
USGS Information Services,
Box 25286, Federal Center,
Denver, CO 80225
telephone: 888-ASK-USGS;
e-mail: infoservices@usgs.gov
Hawai‘i Wildlife Viewing Guide
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Viewing Guide provides information, resources and contacts for planning your visit. Thirty-one carefully selected viewing site profiles offer detailed descriptions including maps, natural and cultural history, the species commonly seen at the site and the best times of year and even the best times of day to visit in order to maximize your viewing experiences.
The Hawai‘i Wildlife Viewing Guide focuses on wildlife, but showcases many sites that are known for their outstanding scenery, cultural values or water-oriented recreation. Visits to even a few sites on an island can expose you to some huge gatherings of seabirds, remarkable scenes of migrating whales, up close views of rare forest birds or incredible underwater vistas of coral gardens and colorful fish.
Copies are now available at $14.95 plus tax at Native Books' main store in Honolulu:
* By phone (808) 845-8949 or toll-free 1-800-887-7751
Mon-Sat 10am-9pm, Sun 10am-5pm HST
* By fax (808) 841-1819
* By mail -Native Books/Nā Mea Hawai‘i, Ward Warehouse, 1050 Ala Moana Blvd, Bay #A8, Honolulu, HI 96814
For more information, go to: http://www.hawaiiwildlife.org/
Improved DLNR Enforcement Call System
DLNR’s new Enforcement phone number is 643-DLNR (643-3567).
This is an easy-to-remember, single statewide toll-free enforcement number that can be called from regular phones, as well as cell phones. It is a 24-hour call answer system that will allow the public to report violations of state natural and cultural resources laws any time of the day and any day of the week and reach a live answer.
This system will help improve the receiving, reviewing and referring of enforcement calls.
Other Important Hotlines:
Human Emergencies 911
Snake Sightings 643-PEST
Marine Mammal concerns (i.e. whale standings) 1-888-256-9840
Limu (marine algae) Identification
See the University of Hawai‘i Botany program’s website for information on limu, including an ID key and photos. http://www.hawaii.edu/reefalgae/default.htm
USGS-BRD Fact Sheets
Check out new fact sheets on native and alien species, written for the general public, by the Pacific Island Ecosystems Research Center of the U.S. Geological Survey, Biological Resources Division.
http://biology.usgs.gov/pierc/piercfactsheets.htm
O‘ahu Offshore Islets Botanical Survey
See the results of the latest botanical survey done in 2005-2006 of the O‘ahu Offshore Islets by Forest Starr & Kim Starr (USGS) for the Hawai‘i State Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee (OIRC). The O‘ahu Offshore Islets are a series of geological features off the windward coast of O‘ahu. These islets are a lone refuge for many native seabirds, plants, and insects. Because of their ecological importance, the islets are part of the Hawai‘i State Seabird Sanctuary system.
http://www.hear.org/naturalareas/oahu_islets/index.html
State’s Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan
The final version of the State's Aquatic Invasive Species Management Plan is available for downloading at http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/dar/pubs/ais_mgmt_plan_final.pdf. The plan, prepared for the Division of Aquatic Resources through the Nature Conservancy of Hawai‘i, focuses on identifying cost-effective management practices which can be implemented by various agencies and organizations to prevent and control aquatic invasive species in a coordinated manner.
New Forestry Pests and Diseases in Hawaii website
The University of Hawaii’s College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources has a new web page on forestry pests and diseases in Hawai`i. Information illustrates the symptoms of some common diseases. Go to: http://www.ctahr.hawaii.edu/forestry/Data/pests_diseases.asp
Hawaiian Ahupua‘a Poster
The Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources has produced a beautiful new poster titled “Hawaiian Ahupua'a”, painted by Hawai‘i artist Michael Furuya. The poster is available at DLNR Aquatics offices for the price of $5. Call 808-587-0100 for more information.
Link to: http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/images/ahupuaa_poster.pdf
West Nile Virus Prevention
West Nile Virus (WNV) is a potentially serious disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It usually affects birds but can also affect people, horses and other animals.
Eliminate standing water where mosquitoes breed. Actions you can take include:
* Tipping over flower pots,
* Cleaning rain gutters,
* Throwing away old tires and rubbish, and
* Hosing out bromeliads.
The fewer mosquitoes that are present, the lower the likelihood that the disease will be established here.
West Nile Virus Surveillance:
Early detections could help prevent widespread WNV. Look for, report, and turn in dead birds, as they may indicate that WNV is present. There are dead bird submission sites on all major islands – details of their locations can be found on the DOH web site and by calling 2-1-1. Even if you cannot turn in a dead bird, it is helpful to report it by calling 2-1-1, as this helps in the establishment of baseline data.
For more information, including a printable brochure, visit the DOH web site: www.hawaii.gov/health or call 2-1-1 for bird drop-off locations in your area.
Since WNV first came to the Mainland U.S. in 1999, there have been over 16,000 cases and more than 650 deaths. Hawai‘i and Alaska are the only states that have not had WNV, but during the peak mainland mosquito season (May – September) we are at the greatest risk of having the disease come to the islands. We all need to work together to prevent WNV.
Hawaii’s Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy
Hawaii's Comprehensive Wildlife Conservation Strategy (CWCS) welcomes you to its new website. The website will be the primary vehicle to inform and involve our partners, stakeholders, interested parties, and the general public on the progress in developing Hawaii's CWCS. It will be where the latest news, announcements, and updates will be posted as well as products and documents for your review and comment. The CWCS is a national initiative currently going on in all 50 states plus the U.S. territories and is required by Congress in order for states to continue to receive federal funds for wildlife conservation activities. Your participation is important to us. We welcome and encourage your involvement so that we can develop a wildlife conservation strategy that is supported by the people of Hawaii and is a lasting legacy for future generations. To learn more, please visit: http://www.dofaw.net/cwcs.
Hawai`i Cats Indoors! Materials Available
The Hawai`i Division of Forestry and Wildlife (DOFAW) has new outreach materials to increase public awareness of the impacts of free-ranging cats on Hawai`i’s birds, including rare species such as Palila, Nene, and Hawaiian Petrel. The materials encourage cat owners to keep their cats indoors for the benefit of cats and birds, to spay or neuter their cats before they can produce a litter, and to never abandon cats. The new materials include a color poster and fact sheet, which can be downloaded from: www.state.hi.us/dlnr/dofaw/cats/index. A Power Point slide presentation is also available on a CD for $5.00 from ABC. It can be viewed at: www.abcbirds.org/cats/slideshows.
ABC produced the materials with a grant from DOFAW. The Hawaii Audubon Society (www.hawaiiaudubon.com) is also an important partner in the project. Conservation groups, animal shelters, veterinarians, wildlife rehabilitators, and educators in Hawai`i are encouraged to download and distribute these materials to the public.
COQUI-L INTERNET MAILING LIST
The Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) has created a COQUI-L internet mailing list. This list will provide a forum for discussion of statewide efforts being made to understand and control coqui frogs
(Eleutherodactylus coqui) in Hawai`i. The primary objective of this list is to develop a cooperative network through which concerned groups and individuals may be more effective. Through an understanding of historic and present efforts in Hawai`i and elsewhere, it is our hope to facilitate more efficient coqui control campaigns in the future.
To subscribe to the coqui list, contact Elizabeth Speith of HEAR at hearlistadmin@hear.org along with your full name, your affiliation, and your email address. She will then subscribe you to the list. You will receive a welcome email once you are subscribed, which will explain how to manage your subscription. Further information about subscribing to this list may be found at: https://listserv.hawaii.edu/archives/coqui-l.html.
Next time you’re at the Honolulu International airport’s inter-island terminal, visit the display on alien species prevention. This was a collaborative project with Hawai‘i Department of Agriculture, Department of Land and Natural Resources, Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species, and O‘ahu Invasive Species Committee (OISC) that was set into action with the initiative of Kari Shozuya a UH-HIP intern for OISC.
Native Plants for Water Conservation
Riparian Restoration Plant Database
Native Plants in Public Places
ALL ABOUT BIRDS
http://www.birds.cornell.edu/programs/AllAboutBirds/
