Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission

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The Restoration of Kaho’olawe

Volunteers and conservationists join together in a restoration effort to secure a vibrant future for the island and native species. Since bombing stopped on Kaho’olawe more than 20 years ago, 9 million pounds of ordnance have been cleared from the island in the process of reviving and restoring the island. Although the island has been […]

Written by on March 23, 2018

Sailor’s Hat – A Mark of Destruction on Kaho’olawe

Man-made crater “Sailor’s Hat” showcases the impact humans have had on the island of Kaho’olawe but conservation offers hope that this island paradise can thrive once again. The coast of Kaho’olawe is marked with a man-made crater called Sailor’s Hat. The crater was caused during bombing practice; in 1965 the US Navy piled 500 tons […]

Written by on March 16, 2018

Path to Recovery Charted for Kahoʻolawe Island

Restoration partners seek additional supporters to implement cultural and environmental restoration plan Contact: Sally Esposito, Island Conservation, sally.esposito@islandconservation.org, (706) 969-2783 Kelly McHugh, Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission, kmchugh@kirc.hawaii.gov, (808) 243-5886 Resources: Interviews, images On Friday, June 17, 2016, Hawaiʻi State Governor David Ige signed a bill appropriating funds to the Kahoʻolawe Island Reserve Commission (KIRC) for restoration and preservation […]

Written by on June 22, 2016