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Strategic Plan

The MISC strategic plan exists as a living document to guide our work. Periodically our strategic plan is updated and approved at Committee meetings. The most recent version was updated in 2013 and can be downloaded below. It covers the following components:

Maximizing Program Impact
Goal 1: Protecting Maui Nui from Invasive Species
-Early Detection
-Rapid Response
-Eradication/ Control
-Prevention
-Bio-control

Maximizing Program Quality
Goal 2: Strategies & Actions are Science-Based, Efficient & Effective
-Science-Based
-Efficiency & Effectiveness
-Data Management

Maximizing Our Voice
Goal 3: Engaging the Public
-Public Understanding & Support
-Little Fire Ant
-Industry Participation
-Education

Strengthening Our Connections
Goal 4: Maui Nui & Statewide Perspective
-Molokai, Lanai & Kahooloawe
-ISCS & CGAPS
-Partnerships

Creating Financial Sustainability
Goal 5: Adequate & Stable Funding
-Financial Stability
-Fiscal Responsibility

Building a Workforce to Achieve Our Vision
Goal 6: Rewarding Workplace
-Retention
-Professional Development
-Local Recruitment

Click here to download the complete MISC Strategic Plan 2013

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Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC)
Office: (808) 573-6472
Press and Media Inquiries: (808) 344-2756
Mailing Address:
PO Box 983, Makawao, HI 96768

Acting Manager / Public Relations: Lissa Strohecker
E-mail: miscpr@hawaii.edu

Special Projects: Teya Penniman
E-mail: miscmgr@hawaii.edu

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