On the morning of January 9th, an employee unloading a container at a hardware store on Molokaʻi was startled by…
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News & Updates
Coconut palms are woven into the culture of the islands; a beetle threatens that connection
Would-be weavers spilled out of the shade under an open-sided tent at the Arbor Day event at Maui Nui Botanical…
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MISC is Hiring Field Crew
MISC is hiring field crew for both plant and coqui control teams. These positions are temporary ( up to 5-months)…
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Detection of Coconut Rhinoceros Beetle on Maui Highlights Importance of Community Involvement in Pest Prevention
The Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS), program staff from the Hawaiʻi Invasive Species Council (HISC), and the five…
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Nominations for 20th Annual Mālama i ka ‘Āina Award due 9/15/2023
Nominations are now being accepted to honor invasive species prevention efforts within Maui County. The Mālama i ka ‘Āina Award…
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MISC is Hiring!
Now accepting resumes for full-time & part–time temporary (5-month) field positions with the potential for longer-term employment. Positions start July/August…
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