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spearhead this action. Likewise, it may want to ask community partners to assume responsibility for some of the steps. It may also be helpful for groups to focus on specific high-priority sites or areas. Other Resources: Technical guides for developing watershed and other resource management plans (see Appendix V4A) Other communities: Ka'GpGlehu Marine Life Advisory Committee, Kahalu'u Bay Education Center (KBEC), Hui Aloha Kiholo, Hui Malama o Mo'omomi, Blackfoot Challenge Grants and other financial assistance from partners, the Harold K.L. Foundation, the NOAA Marine Education and Training Mini Grant Program, the Office of Hawaiian Affairs, US FWS Partners for Fish and Wildlife, Wildlife Habitat Incentives Program (WHIP), Natural Area Partnership Program (NAPP), Forest Stewardship Program (FSP), Wetlands Conservation Grants, National Coastal Wetlands Conservation Grant Program, The Conservation Fund, Conservation Finance Network, Public Lands Everyday, The Conservation Alliance. Community Action 9: Partner with the Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species and the Big Island Invasive Species Committee in managing invasive species. Need: Alien species, particularly ungulates such as feral pigs and goats, trample and devour vegetation, leaving bare ground or openings for alien plants that consume more water and increase runoff. Invasive floras are changing not only the 'face' of the forest but also how it functions. An example is that in East Hawai'i, invasive plants have already reduced estimated groundwater recharge by 85 million gallons a day. Coordinating Group on Alien Pest Species (CGAPS) is a voluntary group including state, federal, and county agency directors and managers, nonprofit directors, and chairs and managers of island -based invasive species committees. CGAPS benefits from the knowledge and guidance of world-renowned scientists who are dedicated to protecting Hawai'i from invasive species Potential Community Lead: Action Committee; Community Associations Potential Community Partners: Big Island Invasive Species Committee, Department of Agriculture; University of Hawai'i's Ant Lab; 1% Potential Allies: Hawaii nvasive WSpecies Committee, Mauna Kea Watershed Alliance, local community associations Potential Next Steps: The Action Committee can provide leadership by: • Raise awareness within the community about this issue; • Coordinate with community associations and the Big Island Invasive Species Committee; • Explore opportunities for partnerships to provide community-based support in invasive species control efforts; Community Action 10: Promote soil and water conservation best practices. Need: To preserve the quality of agricultural land and shoreline waters, land managers need to practice soil and water conservation best practices. Community Action Guide: 2017 20