The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation has granted over $8 million to Hawaii for coastal resilience projects on Oahu, Maui, and Molokai. This funding will support initiatives aimed at reducing flood and wildfire risks, protecting forests, coral reefs, and increasing community resilience. One of the recipients, Tipu Tipu Restoration and Sustainability, will use $3.1 million to implement nature-based practices to prevent sediment erosion and protect coral reefs and fisheries with involvement from the Native Hawaiian community. Molokai Land Trust will receive $919,400 to identify wetlands suitable for restoration and increase community capacity for wetland maintenance.
Senator Brian Schatz highlighted the importance of investing in proven solutions to protect the environment, stating that the funding will help Hawaii adapt to a changing climate. Other recipients of the grant include the Department of Land and Natural Resources, Healthy Climate Communities, Hawaii Department of Transportation, and Hawaii Local 2030 Hub. These organizations will work on projects ranging from protecting native vegetation to designing green infrastructure projects to mitigate stormwater runoff.
Overall, the funding aims to enhance Hawaii’s preparedness for future climate challenges and promote environmental sustainability. Michael Tsai, covering local and state politics for Spectrum News Hawaii, can be reached for further information.
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