Wolbachia Mosquitoes: Call to Action! As the holidays approach, the State of Hawaii and its multi-agency partnership Birds, Not Mosquitoes have given us the gift of the release of not only their Maui Environmental Assessment (EA) for their biopesticide experiment, “Mosquito Control Research Using Wolbachia-based Incompatible Insect Technique,” but also a Solicitation of Public Comment […]
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Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Update
Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Update Many of you have reached out in recent weeks to inquire about action steps that can be taken in opposition to Hawaii’s proposed biopesticide mosquito experiment. As we wait for updates from the state regarding Environmental Assessments in progress, please take the time to share information about this project with […]
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Recap of Resource Recovery Maui 2022
This page is still being updated, Mahalo for your patience Resource Recovery Maui 2022: Reclaiming Water Amazing collection of Maui’s intellectuals, stewards and water warriors, this page will be continuously updated and host the improved videos from the event-day. #RRMaui2022 Event moderator Jordan Hocker is is running for the Maui County Council Upcountry seat. Farmers […]
Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Unsettled Science (Part 2)
via Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Unsettled Science Part 2 On June 28, 2022, the Hawaii Board of Agriculture approved the addition of three mosquitoes to the List of Restricted Animals in anticipation of the planned biopesticide IIT experiment in Hawaii’s native bird habitats. The initial process for bringing these mosquitoes into the state has also […]
Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Unsettled Science (Part 1)
via Tia Lia Maui, Hawai‘i Wolbachia Mosquitoes in Hawaii: Unsettled Science (Part 1) Public outcry seems to have fallen on deaf ears as the State of Hawaii moves forward with its plan to release biopesticide laboratory-reared Wolbachia bacteria-inoculated mosquitoes on Maui and Kauai, with future expansion of the project to additional islands. Serious concerns have […]
Department of Ag Introducing New Mosquito
Over 75% of testimony was in opposition and the Hawai‘i Department Of Agriculture (DOA) board voted to approve and this project is moving forward. The State of #Hawaii is planning to release laboratory-reared #Wolbachia bacteria-inoculated #mosquitoes on #Maui. Video of the HDOA Board of Agriculture meeting on 6/28/22 is available to view online. The Wolbachia […]
Kahikinui Farm Ranch Collab Grows Water
The Zenuru Ho‘olako farm ranch story starts like this. Two guys meet on the homestead mountain, they talk story and laugh. One is a retired disc jockey and the other a farmer phenom. About a year passes and they reunite. The location, one of Hawai‘i’s most remote Hawaiian Homesteads with wild cattle, axis deer and […]
Wolbachia bacteria-inoculated mosquitoes planned for Maui
The State of Hawaii is planning to release laboratory-reared Wolbachia bacteria-inoculated mosquitoes on Maui. Video of the HDOA Board of Agriculture meeting on 6/28/22 is available to view online. The Wolbachia mosquito agenda items start at 2:55:57. Please take the time to watch (just over one hour long): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y4QAqlH5G0U A number of supporters and partners […]
Hawai‘i’s Hunters Protest HogStop
ANOTHER UPDATE FOR MAUI ISLAND: STOP HOGSTOP SIGN-WAVING THURSDAY, JULY 7, 2022 • 4PM – 6PM HALEAKALA 7 HANA HWY. Number Games become Hunger Games State of Hawai‘i Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) has contributed to an unbalanced narrative about pig populations and the most effective way to keep them in balance. This […]
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