NOAA Awards $10M for Maui Reef Protection Project, 7/19/24

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The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has granted $10 million for the Summit-to-Sea project, aimed at protecting the Maui reef in Hawaii. The project will focus on strategies to reduce land-based sources of pollution and will also include the restoration of 60 acres of wetlands and the reestablishment of traditional Hawaiian fishponds. The project is expected to improve the resilience of the reef and its ability to recover from the impacts of climate change.

NOAA Grants $10 Million for Summit-to-Sea Project to Shield Maui Reef

In a bid to conserve and protect the unique marine ecosystem, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has awarded a whopping $10 million grant for the Summit-to-Sea project in Maui. This ambitious initiative aims to safeguard the precious Maui Reef. Read more about the grant here.

The project comes under the supervision of the Department of Land and Natural Resources, underscoring their commitment to the environment’s protection.

The Summit-to-Sea project exploits a holistic approach encompassing the entire ahupua’a, a Hawaiian land division stretching from the mountains to the sea. It aims to effectively address the major threats facing the Maui Reef while also promoting sustainable use of marine resources.

Overall, the NOAA’s generous grant signals a mammoth leap towards the conservation of one of Hawaii’s most treasured natural resources, the Maui Reef. The Summit-to-Sea project—backed by this generous funding—promises a brighter future for the reef and shows the collective commitment towards preserving our planet’s precious biodiversity.
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