The newsletter of the Hawaii Wetland Joint Venture

May 2011
Volume 5, Number 1
Hui ola hou i nā ‘olokele

New Focus Areas Addendum to the Strategic Plan for Wetland Conservation in Hawaii

A series of focus area maps finalized in January 2011 are an important new addendum to the joint venture’s Strategic Plan for Wetland Conservation in Hawaii and provide a way to direct efforts toward places with the highest ecological value and immediate habitat benefit for waterbirds. Read more...

Koloa maoli (Anas wyvilliana) Habitat Use and Movement across Dynamic Wetland Landscapes

Researcher Christopher Malachowski highlights an ongoing study on the Koloa's daily and seasonal movement patterns and habitat - a critical obstacle in determining the relative importance and timing of threats to this native Hawaiian duck. Read more...

The Art and Science of Wetlands Management in Hawaii

What does it take to recover functioning wetland habitat in Hawaii? How do you provide for all life history stages an endangered waterbird might need? Chadd Smith, of the Kauai National Wildlife Refuge Complex, has developed a strategy that works wonders and is greatly benefiting endemic waterbirds. Read more...

Predator Trap Efficiencies at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge

Non-native predators may be the greatest threat to recovery of native Hawaiian birds. A study conducted at Kealia Pond National Wildlife Refuge compares the effectiveness of traps used to capture mongooses. Read more...