Post on 30-Dec-2015
State of HawaiiMakai Watch Program
BLNR BriefingAugust 22, 2014
Biological Monitoring
Human-use Surveys
Makai Watch Components
Effective StewardshipImprove RelationshipsTrained VolunteersOutreach and Event SupportDLNR Endorsement
Benefits of a State Makai Watch Program
Makai Watch Advisory Group
State Makai Watch
Coordinator
MW Site Coordinato
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MW Site Coordinato
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MW Site Coordinato
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MW Site Coordinator Site Volunteer
Site Volunteer
Site Volunteer
Site Volunteer
Government AgenciesDepartment of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) Chair
Division of Aquatic Resources (DAR)
Division of Conservation and Resources Enforcement (DOCARE)
Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary
Partners and Sponsors
Kuaʻāina Ulu ʻAuamo
The Nature Conservancy
Hawaiʻi Wildlife Fund
Coral Reef Alliance (CORAL)
Conservation International
The Harold K.L.Castle Foundation
Governance of Makai Watch: Advisory Group
Makai Watch Program Standards
Organizational RepresentationProgram Support and EvaluationMakai Watch Site Program Coordinator Minimum ActivityManagement of VolunteersTraining and Education for VolunteersSite Program Manuals and Quick Reference GuidesCoordination with DLNRRecordkeeping and Reporting
Makai Watch
Requirements
Makai Watch Safety ProtocolsNo Offensive Action
Never Confront
Never Debate or Argue
Never Provide Personal Information
Be Aware
Buddy System
Telephone Access
Police Assistance
Photography
Social Media and Information Sharing
Familiarity with Applicable Laws, Rules and Regulations
Makai WatchVolunteer
Site Coordinator
State Coordinator
643 DLNR
DOCARE Branch Chief /
Supervisor
DOCARE Officer
Enforcement ChainObserves Incident/ Violation
• Implementation of MW strategy • Community compliance with Standards
• Volunteer Manual
• Statewide Makai Watch Workshop
• Pilot Projects• Maunalua • Kahana
• Community Trainings• DOCARE Reporting• ‘Ike Kai
Current Activities
Communication
Follow-up with Violation Reports
Agency communications
DLNR
Region / Area
Community structure
Small – Family conflicts
Traditional
Large – Agency/Corporation conflicts
Commercial
Lessons Learned
Program
Unique to place
Standardized at a state level for comparison and creation of state/government program
Process
Transparent
Ability to adapt to opportunities / situations / environment
Inclusive
Lessons Learned
Support and Collaboration
Key champion government and community leaders
Coordinator for program and community
Government / NGO Support
Community Engagement• Community-based Subsistence Fishing Areas• Aha Moku
Community Fisheries Enforcement Unit
Education
Observation and Incident Reporting
‘Ike Kai
Lessons Learned
Mahalo!
Luna KekoaEdward.l.kekoa@Hawaii.gov