Calling all volunteers for Malama Maunakea weed-pull event, April 2
Since 2012, “Malama Maunakea Volunteer Weed Pull” events have helped protect resources on Maunakea.
Category: Maunakea
Annual survey on Maunakea shows wēkiu bug population boom
This year, survey teams find a more than seven-fold increase in wēkiu bugs on Maunakea compared to recent surveys. The increased abundance could be a function of increased precipitation on the mountain this past year.
UH Hilo alumna Nahua Guilloz new Maunakea stewardship director
In her new role, Nahua Guilloz will oversee planning, permitting and project review processes, cultural and natural resource stewardship programs, as well as operations at Halepōhaku.
Public is invited to comment on Hōkū Keʻa telescope decommissioning process
The public is strongly encouraged to review official document and provide comments by October 8, 2021, as provided for in the Environmental Notice.
UH Hilo alumna helps organize collaborative report on protecting ancestral sites
Kelley Lehuakeaopuna Uyeoka helped organize a large hui of cultural and scientific experts to develop new strategies in safeguarding Hawaiʻi’s cultural sites and practices. The newly published Kaliʻuokapaʻakai Collective Report is now released to the public.
Native plant restoration project flourishing on Maunakea
The Center for Maunakea Stewardship’s plant restoration process starts with collecting seeds from established native plants in the area. There is now māmane and other native plants well established including ʻāweoweo, pawale, puakala and heʻupueo, a native grass.
Maunakea 2021 and beyond
The University of Hawaiʻi is privileged to be responsible for the stewardship of significant lands on Maunakea and for providing a thoughtful approach to astronomy research on the mauna.
Public urged to exercise caution on Maunakea summit due to weather conditions
Everyone is encouraged to act in a safe and responsible manner while on Maunakea and look out and care for others because of the dangerous conditions.
