At the Kaua’i Community College, Electronics Technology building, room 114.

The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) invites the public to participate in informational meetings to discuss possible regulations for certain marine fish species.

The public discussion will center on using minimum size rules to protect harvested resource fish that may be at risk of being over harvested, and will focus on at least three main fish families that the DLNR feels may be in need of updated regulations. They are: Parrotfish (uhu), Goatfish (weke), and Jacks (ulua/papio). The Division of Aquatic Resources has not yet drafted rule changes.

For more information contact DAR office at: Kaua’i (808) 274-3344Post Message:

 ”The Next Generation of Coastal and High Seas Marine Weather Products and Forecasts for Boaters and other Ocean Users” by Ray Tanabe, Warning Coordination Meteorologist, National Weather Service Forecast Office Honolulu 

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

“Hurricanes Facts, Myths, and Preparedness” by Jim Weyman, Director, NOAA Central Pacific Hurricane Center Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

“Guardian of the Sea: Tales of Hawai‘i Fishermen from the 1900’s” by Author, John Clark

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public
Parking free after 5:30 pm
For more info, call 397-5840, or email: hanauma@hawaii.edu

“Hawai‘i Surf Research and Summer Forecasting” by Pat Caldwell, Oceanographer, NOAA Oceanographic Data Center

Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public

“Tsunami’s:  The Great Waves” by Dr. Gerard Fryer, Geophysicist, NOAA Pacific Tsunami Warning Center
Where: Hanauma Bay Nature Preserve theater
Costs: Free and open to the public

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center, is sponsoring a workshop addressing the ecology, management, and restoration of Hawaiian stream and riparian ecosystems.  The intent is to bring together agency, organization, and university personnel representing a broad array of disciplines to (a) present the current state of the art and science for restoration of Hawaiian systems, (b) identify gaps in knowledge, (c) improve communication and coordination among interested parties, and (d) develop means by which the restoration and management of these systems can be improved.

Dates:  20-22 May 2008
 
Location:  Windward Community College, Oahu, Hale Akoakoa, Rooms 103 & 105
 
Cost:  No charge for attending
 
Registration:  You must register for this workshop to attend.  To pre-register, please send an email with your name, affiliation, and contact information to:
           
Dr. Richard A. Fischer:
Richard.A.Fischer@usace.army.mil

Beach Environmental Awareness Campaign Hawai’i (B.E.A.C.H.) is organizing an invasive algae beach clean-up at Kawaikui Beach in `Aina Haina in celebration of World Ocean Day. Bags, gloves and water will be provided. Please bring a bucket and rake (if you have them). Wear a hat, sunscreen and covered shoes. All volunteers will be entered into a drawing of prizes. To volunteer, please register by Fri. May 30th by phone: 393 2168 or 554 2902. For more information visit: http://www.b-e-a-c-h.org

Hui Nalu Canoe Club is commemorating its centennial with a paddle around O‘ahu on Memorial Day weekend. The 19-leg paddle will include service projects with Paepae O He‘eia, Nani O Wai‘ane and Mālama Maunalua. If you are a member of Hui Nalu, you can contact Bruce Blankenfeld at 561-5172 ot participate. If you are interested in signing up for one of the three service projects, you can contact Catherine Toth at ctoth@tnc.org.

The 2st annual Race for the Reef Paddling Fundraiser will take place at 9 a.m. Sunday, May 25. The race starts at Maunalua Bay and ends at Kaimana Beach. Race divisions are OC1, OC2, surfski, paddleboard and stand-up paddle surfboard. Entry fee is $30, which includes. Cost T-shirt entry deadline is May 15. Proceeds support the Community Conservation Network. For more information or to get a registration form, contact Shirley Amundson at 630-7537 or shirley@conservationpractice.org. To learn more about CCN, visit www.conservationpractice.org.