Wetlands Project:
Salt Lake Wetlands
Jack Spock EDEF 686

Who is Doing What about Wetlands?

Hawaii Nature Center Program: The Curriculum Research and Development Group, UH has published books and materials for teachers about Hawaii plants, insects and animals.

Hawaii Audubon Society: A non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and conservation of Hawaii's native ecosystems and environmental education. Contact: 1088 Bishop St., Suite 808, Honolulu, HI 96813. Ph 528-1432

Hawaii Nature Center: A private, non-profit organization providing environmental field education programs for elementary students during the school year. Contact: 2131 Makiki Heights Drive, Honolulu, HI 96822 Ph 955-0100.

Moanalua Gardens Foundation: Offers no-cost educational programs and services including Project Ohi's for grades K-3 on Hawaii Wetlands. Contact: 1352 Pineapple Place, Honolulu, HI 96819 Phone: 839-5334

Wetlands Protection Hotline (for teachers): Call 1-800- 832- 7828, or write to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 155 Wilson Blvd. Suite 500, Arlington, VA 22209.

Kaiaka-Waialua Hydrologic Unit Area Project: Information available on water quality of bay, estuary, streams, surface waters, groundwaters and land use practices affecting water for North Shore Oahu. Contact: 1420 Lower Campus Ddrive, Honolulu, HI 96822 Phone : 956-4122

Nature Conservancy of Hawaii: An organization that is committed to protecting Earth's rare plants, animals and exosystems by protecting the hab itat they need to survive. Contact: 1116 Smith St., Suite 201, Honolulu, HI 96817 Phone 537-4508

Earthtrust: An international non-profit (n.p.) conservation organization dedicated to the preservation of wildlife. Contact: 25 Kaneohe Bay Drive, No 205, Kailua, HI 96734 Ph 254-2866

Friends of Hanauma Bay: Conservation, education, service and promotion to foster the development and management of Hanauna Bay and other marine preserves. Contact: P.O. Box 26841 , Honolulu, HI. 96825 Ph. 988-2409.

Hanauma Bay Educational Program: A n.p. volunteer organization whose mission is to enhance appreciation and promote the stewardship of Hanauma Bay and the coral reefs of Hawaii through public education. Contact: 956-2870

Greenpeace Foundation: The oldest "Greenpeace" organization in existence, this group was incorporated in 1976. Its mission is to protect the marine environment and its species. Contact: 1118 Maunawili Rd., Kailua, HI 96734 Ph. 262-0284

Hawaii Commission on Water Resource Management: A state agency concerned about stream protection and management. It provides information and presentations on care for Hawaii's streams. Contact: 1151 Punchbowl St. Room 227, Hono. HI 96813. Ph. 5870214

Save Our Bays and Beaches: A nonprofit group dedicated to the protection and preservation of the quality of the bays and beaches through learning and sharing what harm is being done to them. Contact: 150 Hamakua Dr. No 727, Kailua, HI 96734. Ph. 262- SOBB.

U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Refuges and Wildlife: Contact: 1- 800-USA-MAPS. or P.O. Box 50167, Honolulu, HI. 96850 Ph. 541- 1201

Kawai Nui Heritage Foundation: publishes various books and videos.


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