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A.PROJECT OVERVIEW:
B.PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
C.PROJECT CHALLENGES
D.FUTURE PLANS RELATING TO THE PROJECT
E.PHOTOGRAPHS, MAPS, AND OTHER EXHIBITS (These must be attached at the
end of the report as a Word document. If you attach photos, be sure to caption each photo with
a date and subject. If it is a group picture, please identify the group and date photo was taken.
No need to name the individuals in the photo. There is no need for the same location maps that
were attached in the original application. Maps can be sketches and/or drone photos
illustrating before and after activities.)
SECTION A – PROJECT ACCOMPLISHMENTS
With regard to accomplishments made on the six objectives listed above:
1) MOP was made to understand that the County would contract for an archaeology study. It
was later discussed and MOP has applied for funds in the FY2024-25 Stewardship grant cycle to
hire the consultant to conduct the study.
2) Between 11/14/23 and 2/1/24, contractors Jon Rathbun and William Stein conducted five
visits to Wai`ele. They worked to calibrate GPS and GIS information systems with vegetation
communities, establishing and walking transects, investigating rare and unusual species, taking
baseline data, and completing presence collections. A draft botanical survey has been written.
This task is ahead of schedule
3) Between 8/16/23 and 2/6/24, contractor Diga Kern conducted regularly scheduled LFA
testing and treatment every 6 weeks along the SW border and removed invasive trees to
minimize tree-to-tree contact. On 12/26/23, a new incursion was found on the NE boundary
with Kahuwai, near the “hau road.” Recent testing (2/6) revealed extensive LFA incursion up to
40 feet across the barrier along 100 feet of the trail likely due to high winds. No organized work
has happened with regard to invasive plant species since we have been waiting to consult with
the botanists about any emergent problems with aggressive species. A patch of 'arthrostema',
an aggressive invasive, was treated with herbicide by a volunteer as an in-kind donation.
4) A major volunteer beach cleanup event was held on 12/31/23. Working with Keone Kalawe,
one of the members of the Steering Committee, and 27 volunteers mostly from the Koa`e
Community Association volunteers to remove 1500lbs of trash. A short edited video of the
event is available on MOPs YouTube Channel
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPv9ugA9WJw).
5) On 12/29/23, contractor Diga Kern was joined by a volunteer used chainsaw and hand tools
to clear the trail for the marine debris removal event, also planting ten more donated red ti
plants to improve the trail marking system. Using a compass, work was begun to break a new
trail for the mauka section bringing the trail onto the new property boundaries. On 1/26, using
GPS tools two more property pins were found. The County has indicated it will have its surveyor
re-stake the property this year.
6) The three members of the steering committee, Keone Kalawe, Iopa Maunakea, and Leila
Kealaoha met with the MOP treasurer and executive director for an initial visioning meeting to
commence activities on the Wai'ele. The steering committee also reviewed the FY 2024-25
submission and provided input. Keone also helped to supervise the marine debris clean-up and
trail maintenance work.
SECTION C - FUTURE PLANS RELATING TO THE PROJECT
With regard to the projects stated objectives:
1) MOP pursued a bid from a local contractor to complete the archaeology study which
was used to develop a stewardship grant application for FY 2024-25. The consultant will
also provide a curriculum package to help train new and young volunteers in
identification and preservation of culturally significant sites.
2) The final botanical study will include maps and possibly baseline data on QLB damage
and outline of future lichen study. Category is expected to complete within budget and
ahead of schedule, and with a solid and thorough study published.
3) In the remaining 4.5 months, the entire boundary of the Wai’ele will be tested for LFA
and control work will be expedited on any currently unidentified incursions. This work
shall be completed within budget and on schedule. Related new trail work will be done
to provide access to all the boundary areas. Additional work on invasive plant species
will be done as the botanical study wraps up.
4) A similar event will be held at the summer solstice in June to remove new
accumulations.
5) Within the next month, a team of three contractors and one volunteer will spend a day
exclusively on property boundary determination. This will be followed by two
contractors working to break rough trails along all of the currently inaccessible
boundaries, in order to facilitate LFA testing. At least one more main trail clearing will
take place preceding the summer solstice marine debris removal. For signage, Keone
Kalawe will be consulted in the development of a Wai`ele lands text/image, although
procurement of all signage may not be possible until after the archaeological study is
completed which is a year out.
6) The Steering Committee members will continue to meet with the MOP treasurer,
executive director and coordinating contractor (Diga Kern). This group will continue to
work on defining and articulating the roles of the Steering Committee member which is
perceived as a hierarchy with lineal descendants at the top tier, with parcel owners in
close proximity as a second tier and the rest of the community as the lowest tier.
Protocols for assigning roles in the Steering Committee will be developed.
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Type of Activity Completion
Date and/or
% Complete
Contractors/Collaborators
F. PROJECT ACTIVITIES FOR CONTRACT NO.
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Type of Activity Completion
Date and/or
% Complete
Contractors/Collaborators
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HI County
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Date(s) of
Payment Type of Expense Vendor Number of
Receipts
Total
Amount
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G.PROJECT RECEIPTS (GRANT FUNDS ONLY) FOR CONTRACT NO.
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Charter 10-
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Amount
TOTAL AMOUNT FOR THIS PAGE
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HI County
Charter 10-
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Date(s) of
Payment Type of Expense Vendor Number of
Receipts
Total
Amount
TOTAL AMOUNT FOR THIS PAGE
TOTAL AMOUNT OF GRANT FUNDS ENCUMBERED/SPENT FOR REPORTING PERIOD
GRAND TOTAL OF GRANT FUNDS ENCUMBERED/SPENT (For Annual Report Only)
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Date Activity Person/Organization # of
Participants
Calculation of In-
Kind Value Other Resources
TOTAL OF IN-KIND VALUES AND OTHER RESOURCES
FOR REPORTING PERIOD
H. IN-KIND SERVICES AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR CONTRACT NO.
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Date Activity Person/Organization # of
Participants
Calculation of In-
Kind Value Other Resources
TOTAL OF IN-KIND VALUES AND OTHER RESOURCES
FOR REPORTING PERIOD
GRAND TOTAL OF IN-KIND VALUES AND OTHER
RESOURCES (For Annual Report Only)
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Item Description Cost Purchase Date Model/Serial No. Location
TOTAL COST
I. EQUIPMENT INVENTORY ≥ $1,000.00 (GRANT FUNDS ONLY) FOR CONTRACT NO.