Resource Assessment and Science Communication with National Parks in Hawaii

meeting with staff at Kaloko-HonokohauContinuing work with the National Parks of the Pacific Island Network, IAN staff Tim Carruthers and Jane Hawkey are currently in Hawaii working with three National Parks. At Kaloko-Honokohau National Historical Park on the big island of Hawai'i, a week-long workshop with park staff initiated a report to assess the current condition of natural marine, aquatic, and terrestrial resources within the park. A two-day workshop at Hawai'i Volcanoes National Park focused on developing brochures on invasive species for local and visitor audiences. Finally, at Kalaupapa National Historical Park on the island of Moloka'i, meetings with staff will develop syntheses of key natural resource features and threats for this unique region.