Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 21, Number 12, 1 December 2004 — Kahoʻolawe volunteers [ARTICLE]

Kahoʻolawe volunteers

The Kaho'olawe Island Reserve Commission is seeking volunteers to assist with planting native flora on the island as a means to temper erosion and restore vegetation to the former "target island." Volunteers have already eontributed more than 10,000 hours to the project, but nearly double that amount is required in order to receive the full grant of $388,000 awarded by the state. Volunteer groups have included college and high school groups. The commission provides helicopter transportation from Kahului Airport to Kaho'olawe, and takes care of room and board on the island for the 3-4 day work period. Those interested in volunteering, or for additional information, contact Commission Restoration Manager Lyman Abbott at 808-243-5884.