Objectives

GOAL 1:

Provide a bridge between federal and state agencies, funders and local community as they restore and manage loʻi kalo, loʻipūnāwai and loko iʻa.

Work with community to understand any challenges in restoring and managing loʻi kalo, loʻipūnāwai and loko iʻa (particularly challenges linked to federal or state policies and practices).
Develop proposed solutions that are community approved.
Communicate community approved solutions to federal & state agencies, and funders; work with them to implement solutions.
Encourage agency wetland policy to be grounded in community management priorities and traditional ecological knowledge.
Engage with and inform the USFWS, Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR) and DOFAW to simplify compliance processes for wetland restoration work.
Engage with and inform DOFAW, DAR, the County of Maui (CoM) and nonprofits in the wetland planning process.
Develop a co-management model for wetlands on Hawaiian Home Lands and public and private lands with interested landowners.

GOAL 2:

Collaborate with local educators for students to advance wetland literacy.

GOAL 3:

Restore and protect prioritized wetlands that maximize benefits to wildlife, waterbirds, community resilience and traditional Hawaiian food systems, with community guidance.

GOAL 4:

Prioritize climate resilient wetlands for restoration on Molokaʻi.

GOAL 5:

Build trust between communities and Molokaʻi Wetland Partnership by encouraging thriving community involvement, and rebuilding community connection and a sense of place.

GOAL 6:

Engage and align with partners to grow long term logistical and financial support for Molokaʻi Wetland Partners.

Partnership Goals and Objectives 2023-2028