Features
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Wisdom Returns!
Wisdom, the oldest banded bird in the wild, returned to Midway Atoll! Read more about Wisdom.
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2017 Permitted Activities Report
Explore the research, monitoring, and field work being done in Papahanaumokua Marine National Monument - from the Battle of Midway 75th Anniversary, to the demobilization of the Laysan field camp, and the black-footed albatross translocation.
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Take a Dive at Palmyra Atoll!
Experience the beauty and richness of Palmyra Atoll National Wildlife Refuge in a 360 virtual tour. Dive in at https://goo.gl/ssh6aV
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Seabird Chicks Sail 1300 Miles to Find a New Home
Fifty-three Bonin petrel and twenty-five Tristam’s storm-petrel chicks arrived at their new home at the James Campbell National Wildlife Refuge after a six day boat ride from Tern Island and Midway Atoll. Learn more at https://goo.gl/pCbmRp
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Students Name the Next Generation of Alala
In Mrs Wines fifth grade classroom recently, 21 students came up with Hawaiian names for 12 Alala that are set to be released into their native habitat later this year. Learn more at https://goo.gl/1LofN5
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State and Local Landowners Protect Hawaii's Dry forests.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has designated approximately 11,640 acres as critical habitat for three endangered Hawaiian plants, the ko‘oko‘olau, wahine noho kula, and uhiuhi.
The final rule for the critical habitat designation is available in the Federal Register and can be viewed at Docket Number FWS-R1-ES-2013-0028 4500030113.
Read more at USFWS Pacific Tumblr
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Proposal to Remove 'Io from the Endangered Species List
The Service is proposing to remove the endangered 'Io (Hawaiian hawk) from the federal list of endangered species (ESA). Originally listed in 1967, the 'Io no longer meets the definition of threatened or endangered thanks to its demonstrated ability to adapt to changing habitat, its population stability, and ongoing conservation efforts. The Service is also making available for public review the draft post-delisting monitoring plan for the Hawaiian hawk, and previous comment periods. The public comment period will be open from October 30 – November 28.
Federal Register Notice: https://rebrand.ly/IoNotice2018
Learn more at https://rebrand.ly/PublicCommentIo
Read about previous proposals and public comment periods.
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Record of Decision for Na Pua Makani Wind Energy Project Permit Now Available
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service has announced the availability of a record of decision for the Na Pua Makani Wind Energy Project on Oahu.The Service evaluated the impacts of the project and the permitting decision, as required by both the ESA and the National Environmental Policy Act, and has issued a permit. The record of decision can be found at:
Federal Register Document Number 2018-21457
Record of Decision (PDF 412 KB)
News Release - Record of Decision for Na Pua Makani Wind Energy Project Incidental Take Permit Now Available
Documents Available
Kamehameha Schools Safe Harbor Agreement
The Service has received an application from Kamehameha Schools, a private charitable education trust, for an enhancement of survival permit. The application includes a draft Safe Harbor Agreement between Kamehameha Schools, the Service, and the Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources. The proposal is to conduct proactive conservation activities to promote the survival and recovery of 32 federally endangered species and one species currently proposed for listing.
Federal Register Notice
Safe Harbor Appendix
Draft Environmental Action Statement
Draft Safe Harbor Agreement
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Celebrating 100 years of Migratory Bird Conservation
2016 marks the centennial of the Convention between the United States and Great Britain (for Canada) for the Protection of Migratory Birds, signed on Aug. 16, 1916. This Migratory Bird Treaty, and three others that followed with Japan, Russia, and Mexico, form the cornerstones of our efforts to conserve birds that migrate across international borders. Here in Hawai‘i, many of our native birds are protected under these treaties and we are joining the celebration island style!
