Hawaii residents are urged to use the Pest Hotline to promptly report sightings of invasive pests such as snakes, unusually aggressive stinging ants, and illegal or unknown animals. Call 643-PEST (643-7378).
The Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC) is a partnership fighting to protect Maui County from the most harmful invasive plants and animals that threaten our environment, economy, and quality of life.
MISC works to prevent invasive species from becoming established within Maui County (Maui, Molokai, Lanai and Kahoolawe), controls invasive species on private and public property, and educates people about invasive species and how to protect Maui County.
Next MISC Meeting
The next Maui Invasive Species Committee meeting is scheduled for Friday, 8 August 2008, from 9 am to 12 noon. For more information about this meeting or about MISC, contact the MISC manager (Teya Penniman) via phone (808-573-6471), fax (808-573-6475), or e-mail (misc@hawaii.edu). MISC meeting agendas and minutes are available online.
Newsletter
Kia'i Na Moku O Maui Nui (Guarding the Islands of Maui County) is the newsletter of the Maui Invasive Species Committee (MISC).
If you would like to receive upcoming newsletters electronically or by mail, contact MISC Public Relations at miscpr@hawaii.edu.
MISC administrative products
MISC's administrative products include action plans and funding proposals which are available online. The MISC annual action plan describes the MISC project and details the objectives and methods utilized to combat invasives within Maui County.
The following documents are in PDF format and can be read with Adobe Reader.
