We’re making headlines.
Volunteers Breathe New Life into a Once Thriving Hawaiian Village
Lahaina News, February 6, 2014
West Maui Community Story featuring the non-profit organization, Maui Cultural Lands, and the work of volunteer J.P. Hill and Program Coordinator, Puanani Lindsey.
Take Part in a Hawaiian Experience Like No Other
Lahaina News, February 6, 2014
Planting Day celebrates Maui Cultur-year anniversary.
Pulling Weeds to Plant Roots: Kahana Teen’s Passion for Native Plants Strengthens his Family’s Connection to West Maui
Lahaina News, January 9, 2014
This West Maui Community Story features the Kuiper Family for their volunteer work maintaining the Wahikuli Park rain garden.
Made a Difference…West Maui Kumuwai!
The Maui News, December 25, 2013
West Maui Kumuwai was selected as one of The Maui News People Who Made a Difference in 2013!
Family Roots: Why Charley Dofa Volunteers from Mauka to Makai
Lahaina News, December 19, 2013
West Maui Community Story highlighting the volunteer work of Charley Dofa, who helped create the Napili Community Garden, and is actively involved in WMK volunteer planting projects.
West Maui Kumuwai announces 6 in 6 Rain Garden Challenge
Lahaina News, November 21, 2013
To reduce the amount of pollutants entering the ocean, WMK is hosting the “6 in 6 Rain Garden Challenge” – an exciting program offering materials and technical support for six applicants to install rain gardens over a six-month period.
West Maui Kumuwai Launches Innovative Ocean Partners Program
Lahaina News, November 14, 2013
Ocean Preferred products – fertilizers and pesticides that have been identified as less harmful to the marine environment – are now available at West Maui Kumuwai’s retail partner stores. This program made front page news.
Native Seedlings Have Room to Grow Thanks to WMK Volunteers
Lahaina News, October 17, 2013
West Maui community members plucked weeds, pruned leaves and hauled out over three pickup truck loads of green waste in an effort to maintain the site home to 1,000 native seedlings planted during a previous community effort.
Contests part of “Birthday Bash and Ridge to Reef Celebration”
Lahaina News, August 1, 2013
We held “Hawaii’s First-Ever Seaweed Eating Competition” to bring attention to the annual bash of the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area.
Counting on the counters: Event marks progress during 4 years of Kahekili Herbivore Fishery Management Area
The Maui News, July 29, 2013
As a nod to herbivores, we held “Hawaii’s First-Ever Seaweed Eating Competition” and participated in the Ridge to Reef celebration at the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area. The event made front page of the Maui News.
Celebration for the ocean to feature Seaweed Eating Competition
Lahaina News, July 18, 2013
West Maui Kumuwai participated in the Ridge to Reef celebration, honoring the four-year anniversary of the Kahekili Herbivore Fisheries Management Area.
Ocean voices
Lahaina News, July 4, 2013
West Maui Kumuwai is lauded as “progressive” in Lahaina News editorial
Work launches effort to improve ocean health
The Maui News, June 26, 2013
The West Maui Kumuwai launch event and native planting at Canoe Beach draws attention to the issue of sediment runoff to a nearby stream.
West Maui pride brings volunteers out to revive barren land
Lahaina News, June 20, 2013
Scores of volunteers celebrated the kick-off of West Maui Kumuwai and planted more than 1,000 native plants. The effort transformed the bare slope at Hanakaoo Cemetery.
A movement takes root: Planting event to launch West Maui Kumuwai campaign
Lahaina News, June 6, 2013
Announcement of community-led native planting event at Canoe Beach and launch of West Maui Kumuwai.
