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Keeper of the Bay: A story of caring for Kahalu‘u

March 11, 2021 (DearOcean.org)—Here, the Reef Heroes project shares the story of a native Hawaiian’s struggle to continue her family’s place-keeping heritage in the face of profound cultural change and human environmental stressors. Growing up following in the footsteps of her kūpuna (ancestors), Cindi Punihaole learned to live in harmony with nature. Now, she listens […]

Sun Care Market Set to Rebound in 2021 as Travel Returns

March 2, 2021 (happi.com)–Like many other categories, aside from home cleaning and hand sanitizers, 2020 was a tough year for sunscreen makers. The COVID-19 pandemic impacted summer travel plans and many consumers stayed home, following lockdown orders implemented by state governments—and that most certainly contributed to lackluster sales. According to Information Resources, Inc., sales of […]

Hawai‘i food producers and small businesses eligible for no-interest microloans

Waimea, Hawai‘i Island, Hawai‘i (February 23, 2021)—Food producers and small businesses in Hawai‘i seeking financial support now have a local ally to help them secure no-interest microloans through one of the world’s leading crowdfunding platforms. The Kohala Center, an independent nonprofit organization based on Hawai‘i Island, was recently designated by Kiva as the regional Kiva […]

Taking better care of the ‘āina: Pelekane Watershed improvements to mitigate ecological degradation

February 2, 2021 (West Hawaii Today)—A two-year effort to protect and improve water quality and ecosystem health in the Pelekane Watershed was recently completed by The Kohala Center. The Kohala Center, an independent nonprofit organization based in Waimea, helped to implement a rotational and targeted grazing program to support erosion control in the watershed through […]

Pelekāne Watershed Improvements Completed

February 1, 2021 (Big Island Video News)—Conservation activities intended to mitigate ecological degradation will  reduce erosion, sediment runoff, and wildfires, The Kohala Center says. »Read more