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Comments: • There appears to be significant overlap between the work proposed for 2025 and previous applications,including tasks like fence repair that have been funded in prior years. Clarification is required to avoid duplication of funding. • The budget includes $8,000 for food to host volunteer groups,which may be excessive. • More information is required regarding the "Hosting Honorarium" mentioned in the budget. 3. Application STU.25-03 Applicant: Kupa Aina O Keauhou Property: Keauhou Bay Requested Amount: $83,000 Proposed Scope: Native plant and aquaculture restoration, educational workshops, community involvement, and security measures. Comments: • The applicant acknowledges that no existing management plan is in place.Without a baseline assessment or such a plan, certain proposed activities may not be viable. • Costs such as organizing workshops and maintenance schedules should be better delineated, as these may not fall under allowable stewardship activities. 4. Application STU.25-04 Applicant: Kohanaiki Ohana Property: O`oma Requested Amount: $48,000 Proposed Scope: Invasive species removal,native plant restoration, and integration of stewardship activities into local school curriculums. Comments: • Some tasks proposed for 2025 overlap with activities funded under the 2024 contract. It is recommended that the applicant revise the 2025 timeline to reflect the 2024 contract start. 5. Application STU.25-05 Applicant: Hawaii Environmental Restoration(HER) Property: Wai`ele Requested Amount: $45,037.01 Proposed Scope: Invasive species control, fire ant control,path creation, and marine debris removal. Comments: • The applicant plans to use herbicides,but this requires a Special Management Area(SMA) permit,which has yet to be applied for. • Some proposed mapping and survey activities include areas outside the PONC program. 2 Hawaz`z County is an equal opportunity provider and employer.