Announcements from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR)

Job announcements are now listed on a separate page. Archival announcements (announcements which previously appeared on the page that you're now reading, but are older or out-of-date) are also available online.

Upcoming national and international invasive species meetings are listed by the National Invasive Species Information Center.

Public Meeting on Draft Supplemental Environmental Assessment for Lehua Island A public meeting  on the draft supplemental environmental assessment for Lehua Island Ecosystem Restoration Project  will be held 24 July 2008 from 7-9 pm at the Waimea Neighborhood Center on Kauai. For more information on Lehua and Hawaii's offshore islets, see the Offshore Islet Restoration Committee site. (Info posted 14 July 2008 by PN per J. Kozak.)

HISC Established Pests Working Group Meeting A public meeting for the Hawaii Invasive Species Council Established Pests Working Group will be held 24 July 2008 from 10-12 noon at 1151 Punchbowl Street, Room 322B, in Honolulu, Hawaii. (Info posted 14 July 2008 by PN)

Maui Island Sustainable Living Expo (ISLExpo) 2008 Sustainable Living Institute of Maui is hosting the first annual Sustainable Living Expo  on 16-17 August 2008 at Maui Community College in Kahului, Maui. The conference will focus on island food and energy security and sustainable living education. (Info posted 14 July 2008)

2nd International Conference on Miconia The 2nd International Conference on Miconia will be hosted by Maui Invasive Species Committee and held in Maui, Hawaii on 4-7 May 2009. Presentation topics include the biology of miconia, status of miconia's distribution, efficacy of different control methods, biocontrol agents, economic impacts, and outreach efforts. For more information, contact miconiaconf09@gmail.com. (Info posted 10 July 2008)

10th International Conference on the Ecology and Management of Alien Plant Invasions (EMAPi 10) EMAPi 10 will be held near Stellenbosch, South Africa, on 23-27 August 2009. This conference is the premier international forum for researchers working on all aspects relating to the ecology and management of alien plant invasions. (Info posted 09 July 2008)

2008 Hawaii Conservation Alliance Film Festival The Hawaii Conservation Alliance Film Festival will be held 27-28 July 2008 at the Liliu Theatre, Room 310, Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu. Films include "Kaulana na wai eha: Restoring Maui's famous streams" (2008), and "Who killed the electric car?" (2006). (Info posted 08 July 2008)

What's in my backyard? Invasive plants and animals of Kipahulu/Hana/Kaupo, Maui Join the "eyes and ears" team and learn about invasive species lurking in your neighborhood on Maui. The U.S. Geological Survey is hosting a free workshop on 10 July 2008 from 6-8:00 p.m., at the Kipahulu Triangle Community Center, Maui, Hawaii. All participants receive a full color Maui Invasive Plants and Animals field guide. To register or for more information visit www.reportapest.org or call 984-3716. (Info posted 08 July 2008)

What's in my backyard? Invasive plants/animals of Central Maui Join the "eyes and ears" team and learn about invasive species lurking in your neighborhood on Maui. The U.S. Geological Survey is hosting a free workshop on 29 July 2008 from 6-8:30 p.m. at the Kahului Community Center, 275 Uhu St., Kahului, Maui, Hawaii. An optional walk through the neighborhood fieldtrip (workshop attendance a prerequisite) will follow on 02 August, 2-4 p.m. All participants receive a full color Maui Invasive Plants and Animals field guide. To register or for more information visit www.reportapest.org or call 984-3716. (Info posted 08 July 2008)

What's in my backyard? Invasive plants and animals of of West Maui Join the "eyes and ears" team and learn about invasive species lurking in your neighborhood on Maui. The U.S. Geological Survey is hosting a free workshop on 14 August 2008 from 2-4 p.m. at the Lahaina Recreation Center, Shaw Avenue and Honoapiilani Highway, Lahaina, Maui, Hawaii. An optional walk through the neighborhood fieldtrip (workshop attendance a prerequisite) will follow on 17 August, 2-4 p.m. All participants receive a full color Maui Invasive Plants and Animals field guide. To register or for more information visit www.reportapest.org or call 984-3716. (Info posted 08 July 2008)

HISC Meeting Agenda Available Hawaii Invasive Species Council's meeting agenda for the 9 July 2008 public meeting is available. The meeting is scheduled for 10 am to 12 noon at the Department of Agriculture at 1849 Auiki Street, Honolulu. (Info posted 03 July 2008 by PN)

35th Annual Natural Areas Conference The 2008 Natural Areas Conference theme is "Natural Areas Revival in Music City: Tuning into a changing climate and biological invasion". The conference will be held 14 to 17 October 2008 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Info posted 27 June 2008 by PN.)

Volunteers needed at 2008 Hawaii Conservation Conference Volunteers are needed at the 2008 Hawaii Conservation Conference, 29 to 31 July in Honolulu. A variety of jobs are available before, during and after the conference. All volunteers must attend an orientation meeting on 28 July. Free conference registration is available for those who work a minimum of 12 hours. (Info posted 20 June 2008 by PN.)

Pesticide risk reduction education short course on Kauai Pesticide Risk Reduction Education short course is being offered on Kauai by the College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawaii. This in-depth 16.5 hour course is about handling pesticides (including herbicides) in ways that will reduce risks to people and our environment. The course will be held 12 to 14 August 2008 at Kauai Community College, 3-1901 Kaumualii Highway, in Lihue. Register by 18 July 2008. Course fee is $115. (Info posted 20 June 2008 by PN per Charles Nagamine.)

16th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species The 16th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will be held 19 to 23 April 2009 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. Abstracts are due 1 August 2008. (Info posted 10 June 2008 by PN.)

"Invasive Species in the U.S" presentation by NASA scientists A free presentation on invasive species in the US will be held 21 October 2008 at the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C. New knowledge and tools for understanding planetary resources have emerged from NASA's observations of Earth from space. (Info posted 29 May 2008 by PN per P. Thomas.)

Volunteers needed to help clean Kalihi Stream KAUPA's monthly 2nd Saturday for Sustainability stream clean-up  is your chance to demonstrate your aloha for the aina. KAUPA (Kalihi Ahupua'a Ulu Pono Ahahui) is dedicated to restoring the natural and cultural resources within the Kalihi ahupua'a through education, outreach and action. Guest speakers will share their expertise. (Info posted 05 May 2008 by PN.)

Pacific invasive ants poster The Bohart Museum of Entomology at UC Davis is offering a poster with beautiful images of the most common Pacific invasive ants. Inquiries and bulk orders can be directed to Eli Sarnat at ndemik@yahoo.com. (Info posted 25 February 2008 by PN.) (URL: http://www.bohartmuseum.com/pacific-invasive-ants--poster.html)

2008 Hawaii Conservation Conference (HCC) The annual Hawaii Conservation Conference, presented by the Hawaii Conservation Alliance, is the largest gathering of people actively involved in the protection and management of the natural environment in Hawaii and the Pacific Region. The 2008 HCC will be held 29 to 31 August 2008 in Honolulu. The conference theme is Island Ecosystems: The Year of the Reef. (Info posted 17 January 2008 by PN.) (URL: http://hawaiiconservation.org/activities.asp)

Hawaii Invasive Species Council (HISC) report to the legislature available A summary  and full Legislative Report  pertaining to invasive species and the Hawaii Invasive Species Council are available online. The report covers activities and costs of the invasive species program. (Info posted 10 January 2008 by PN.) (URLs: hhttp://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/reports/FW08-2008-REPORT-SUMMARY-FINAL.pdf;  http://www.hawaii.gov/dlnr/reports/FW08-%20Invasive-Species-Report-Chapter-194-Act-213-SLH07%20.pdf)

2007 Hawaii Conservation Conference videos online Video presentations from the July, 2007, Hawaii Conservation Conference can be viewed online or downloaded as podcasts, thanks to the Hawaii Conservation Alliance. (Info posted 14 November 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://hawaiiconservation.org/2007HCCVideos.asp)

Kalaupapa Herbarium Voucher Specimens Images of Kalaupapa herbarium voucher specimens are available online on the HEAR website. Over 900 images of over 400 taxa are included. Thanks to Guy Hughes and Mike Wysong for making this resource available. (Info posted 15 October 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://www.hear.org/molokai/kalaupapa/herbarium/)

Upcoming International Invasive Species Meetings Upcoming national and international invasive species meetings are listed by the National Invasive Species Council of the U.S. Department of the Interior. Dates, venues, and links to registration pages are provided. (Info posted 24 September 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/news/calendar.php)

4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration The 4th National Conference on Coastal and Estuarine Habitat Restoration will be held on 11-15 October 2008 in Providence, Rhode Island. This is the only national conference focused on the goals and practices of coastal and estuarine habitat restoration. (Info posted 24 September 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://www.estuaries.org/?id=138)

2008 Annual Meeting of the Entomological Society of America (ESA) The 2008 Annual Meeting of the ESA will be held in Reno, Nevada from 16-19 November 2008. The conference theme is "Metamorphosis: A New Beginning". Registration deadline was 1 November 2007. (Info posted 24 September 2007 by PN.) (URL: http://www.entsoc.org/annual_meeting/Future_meetings/2008/theme/index.htm)

Sixth International IPM Symposium The Sixth International Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Symposium, "Transcending Boundaries," will be held in Portland, Oregon on 24-26 March 2009. For more information see the conference webpage. (Info posted 26 APR 2007 by LF.)

West Nile Virus testing The Hawaii Department of Health is testing dead birds for West Nile Virus in order to prevent this disease from arriving in Hawaii. Please help out and call 211 when you see a dead bird. 211 is the toll-free Aloha United Way hotline. Note the species of bird you see and the exact location. For more information, see the HDOA's West Nile Virus web page. (Info posted 08 DEC 2006 by LF.) (URL: http://www.hawaii.gov/health/family-child-health/contagious-disease/wnv/index.html)

Archived historical HEAR announcements The HEAR announcements archive page contains historical announcements from the Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk project (HEAR) (i.e. announcements which previously appeared on the page that you're now reading, but are older or out-of-date). (URL: http://www.hear.org/announcements/archival_announcements.htm)

Some documents posted on the HEAR website are in Adobe Acrobat PDF format. If your computer is not already set up to read these files, you can download the FREE Adobe Acrobat reader. You can set up most web browsers to automatically invoke this reader (as a "helper application" or "add-in") upon encountering documents of this type (refer to your browser's documentation for how to do this).

Some documents posted on the HEAR website are in Excel spreadsheet format. If your computer is not already set up to read these files, you can download the FREE Excel reader. You can set up most web browsers to automatically invoke this reader (as a "helper application" or "add-in") upon encountering documents of this type; refer to your browser's documentation for how to do this.

The Hawaiian Ecosystems at Risk (HEAR) project is currently funded by the Pacific Basin Information Node (PBIN) of the National Biological Information Infrastructure (NBII) through PIERC (USGS) with support from HCSU (UH-Hilo). More details are available online.

This page was created on 26 July 2001 by PT, and was last updated on 14 July 2008 by PN.