There has been a Finding of no Significant Impact (FONSI) issued for the pilot release of ʻalalā environmental assessment (EA). This is exciting news and means we can proceed with the proposed release of ʻalalā on Maui. We are still working towards a release during the spring of 2024. As we proceed with actions we […]

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) propose a pilot project to release captive-bred ʻalalā in forest reserve land on east Maui. This pilot project is intended to evaluate whether ʻalalā can survive and breed on east Maui, where there is not a breeding population of ʻio. […]

 Join us on Friday, March 31st from 6-7 pm for our next informational presentation. Rachel Kingsley will share information about ʻalalā and The ʻAlalā Project at the Puʻuhonua o Hōnaunau Amphitheater. We hope to see you there!

Job Summary Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) located in Makawao, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. Monthly Salary Range: $5,058-5,138/Mon Duties: Conducts and develops reintroduction planning, small mammalian […]

The 12th Annual Wiliwili Festival will be held on Saturday, February 11th from 9 am-3 pm at the Waikōloa Dry Forest Preserve. Wiliwili are keystone species in the lowland dry forest and this year’s festival will give you the opportunity to see these beautiful trees in their natural environment! The Wiliwili Festival will feature exhibitors […]

Patricia E. Saigo Public Program Series Lyman Museum Hilo, HI February 6th at 7:00 pm February 7th at 3:00 pm ‘Alalā, the endemic Hawaiian crow, once thrived in our forest ecosystems.  Now they are considered extinct in the wild.  Following decades of intensive and dedicated conservation efforts, the future of ‘alalā is once again under […]

JOB SUMMARY: Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP), on the Island of Maui, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,800/Mon. DUTIES:  Serves as a senior member in the field for […]

JOB SUMMARY: Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP) located in Makawao, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, availability of funds, and compliance with applicable Federal/State laws. MONTHLY SALARY:  $5,058/Mon. DUTIES:  Conducts and develops reintroduction planning, small […]

Regular, Full-Time, RCUH Non-Civil Service position with the Pacific Cooperative Studies Unit (PCSU), Maui Forest Bird Recovery Project (MFBRP), on the Island of Maui, Hawai‘i.  Continuation of employment is dependent upon program/operational needs, satisfactory work performance, and availability of funds. MONTHLY SALARY:  $3,800/Mon. DUTIES:  Serves as a senior member in the field for the ʻAlala […]

Join Sarah Malick-Wahls, ʻAlalā Project Maui Coordinator, and Rachel Kingsley, Hawaiian Forest Bird Outreach and Education Associate, for an informational meeting and talk-story session. They will share information on the reintroduction and translocation efforts for ʻalalā, the endemic and endangered Hawaiian crow. This event is free and open to the public. This presentation will be […]