Kokua Today
To aid in the Watershed Initiative, there are opportunities to kōkua with DLNR and a few of their partners. For volunteer opportunities, click the following links below:
Department of Land and Natural Resources
The Hawaiʻi Association of Watershed Partnerships (HAWP) provides various volunteer opportunities involving invasive species removal, outplanting native species, grant writing, research etc. Your help can aid in the restoration and protection of watersheds throughout the islands.
Conservation Connections is a great resource for volunteer, internship, and research opportunities. Search “Mauka” for opportunities involving watershed protection through programs such as (but not limited to):
- Kokeʻe Resource Conservation Program
- Mauna Kea Forest Restoration Project
- Oʻahu Army Natural Resource Program
- Puʻu Waʻawaʻa Forest Reserve
- Kauaʻi Invasive Species Committee
- Oʻahu Invasive Species Committee
- Maui Invasive Species Committee
- Big Island Invasive Species Committee