The Malama Kai Foundation (MKF) is a non-profit
organization dedicated to ocean stewardship for current and future
generations through community service and public education. Founded
in January 1991, the Malama Kai Foundation raises funds to sponsor
projects that help conserve Hawaii’s coastal and marine resources,
and educate people about these resources. As a 501(c)(3) publicly-supported
non-profit organization, donations to the Malama Kai Foundation
are tax-deductible to the extent allowable by law... read more
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Malama Kai Foundation and DLNR have completed six workshops statewide conducted on Hawaii Island, Kauai, Maui, Oahu-Hawaii Kai, Oahu-Waianae, and Lanai. Participants provided input on suggested sites for future day-use moorings in the near term (1 -5 years) and long term (5-10 years). Workshop participants also provided their thoughts on how to reliably and sustainably fund the statewide system of day-use moorings and suggestions for rule changes to make the program more effective. General comments were also recorded.
In addition to the workshops, public input was received from individuals who sent in suggested day-use mooring sites and thoughts regarding funding and possible rule changes.
The current list (as of October 27, 2009) of suggested day-use mooring sites using common site nicknames, are provided by island as are suggestions for funding and possible rule changes received at the workshops. While day-use mooring common site nicknames are used, it is our intent to provide additional geographical information, such as ahupua`a and Hawaiian names where available in the final document. PLEASE CLICK HERE TO SEE THE INPUT TO DATE.
Public input is still being sought through November 30, 2009. We are still looking for public input on suggested day-use mooring sites, thoughts related to reliable funding, rule changes, or general comments regarding the day-use mooring program. Please email, phone, or fax your thoughts so that they can be included in the 10 year strategic plan document being prepared for DLNR.
Please note that suggested day-use mooring sites and other public input information will be reviewed by DLNR and may, or may not, be included in the final plan recommendations.
Mahalo to everyone who participated in the workshops or provided input thus far. We will keep you informed of updates going forward.
Development of the DLNR 10-Year Strategic Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan is currently underway.
Your input in important. Please click here for information about the plan process and how you can participate.
Read press Release - dated 8-7-09 Day-Use Mooring Buoy Plan Workshops
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Day-use mooring buoys have proven around the world to be an effective tool
to reduce the damage to coral reefs caused by anchors. One of the primary
projects of the Malama Kai Foundation has been to raise private funds to
pay for the installation, mapping, and maintenance of day-use mooring buoys
in the nearshore waters of Hawaii.... read more
The Malama Kai Foundation and the Big
Island Reef Fund work in partnership to support coastal and marine
conservation projects on the Big Island of Hawaii.
 The Big
Island Reef Fund was formed in 2004 to better meet the needs
of the resources and community on the Big Island of Hawaii. The
Big Island Reef Fund is a voluntary alliance of ocean tourism
companies, educators, scientists, and resource managers. To
manage its funds, and administer its grant programs, the Big
Island Reef Fund established an agreement with the Malama Kai
Foundation. The Big Island Reef Fund Advisory Group makes
decisions where to spend the money raised through Big Island
Reef Fund contributions to Malama Kai Foundation. The Malama
Kai Foundation allocates these funds based on the advice of the
Big Island Reef Fund Advisory Group.
The Malama Kai Foundation has received a grant from the National
Fish and Wildlife Foundation to help enhance the State’s day-use
mooring buoy system and reduce anchor damage to Hawaii’s coral
reefs... read more
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Malama Kai co-sponsors REEFTALK, a monthly public presentation
series on the marine and coastal environment in Kona and Kohala...
Day-use moorings have proven to be an effective tool in reducing the damage to coral reefs caused by anchors.
Malama Kai is filling a critical need in Hawaii for active non-governmental support of marine conservation. Community involvement is the key to successful management.
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